Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single Cask vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single CaskInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBraeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)Invergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV55%48%
Age22 yr42 yr
Price£125£106.95
Rating5.00/5

Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £125.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 vs £106.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £125)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Braeval?

Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - 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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoneyMalt Extract

Only Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165641) - The Single Cask

Old Wood

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