Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Balblair
£99
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Invergordon |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 57.1% | 47.7% |
| Age | 10 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £98.5 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
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).
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) is better value at £99 vs £100.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.5 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £98.5)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask) 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 Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
Balblair 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 800130) - Explorations (The Single Cask)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange