Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryInvergordonJohnnie Walker
RegionHighlandOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended
ABV57.2%43%
Age34 yrNAS
Price£243.13£199
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Premier is better value at £199 vs £243.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£243.13 vs £199)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £243.13)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Invergordon 34 Year Old 1987 (cask 8107654) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)

Oily

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

ChocolateTobacco

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