Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDuncan TaylorInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedGrain
ABV50%47.7%
Age18 yr42 yr
Price£120.03£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

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).

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£120.03 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 Black?

Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Old WoodNutty

Only Black Bull 18 Year Old Nick Faldo Edition (Duncan Taylor)

TobaccoToastedDried Fruit

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

OilyVanillaHoney

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