Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySmögenInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV60.3%47.7%
Age8 yr42 yr
Price£132.95£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value38/100

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £133.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.95 vs £99.95)

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £132.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Smögen?

Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Smögen 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitToastedMalt Extract

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodOilyNutty

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