Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£146
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.4% | 47.7% |
| Age | 17 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £146.14 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £146.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£146.14 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 £146.14)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 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
Only Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)