Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Auchroisk
£165
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Invergordon |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51.9% | 47.7% |
| Age | 27 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £165 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £165.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£165 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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Auchroisk 27 Year Old 1994 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)