Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTullibardineInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV53%47.7%
Age25 yr42 yr
Price£106£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 £106.

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

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106 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 Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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

Old WoodHoneyNutty

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 2671) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Dried FruitToasted

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

OilyVanilla

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