Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak BarriquesInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBowmoreInvergordon
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.4%47.7%
Age21 yr42 yr
Price£159.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £160.

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

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£159.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bowmore?

Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

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

Only Bowmore 21 Year Old - Château Lagrange French Oak Barriques

SmokeySherriedFresh FruitToastedLeafy

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNuttyHoney

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