Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi)
Adelphi
£110
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
| Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi) | Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adelphi | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 51.9% | 47.7% |
| Age | 12 yr | 42 yr |
| Price | £110 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi)
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).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £110.
For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£110 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Breath?
Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi) 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 Breath of Islay 12 Year Old 2010 (Adelphi)
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)