Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of EightInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBimberInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%47.7%
Age8 yr42 yr
Price£119.9£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

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 £120.

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

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.9 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 Bimber?

Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

HoneyNutty

Only Bimber 8 Year Old 2016 - Harmony Of Eight

SherriedCooked FruitMalt Extract

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

Old WoodOilyVanilla

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