Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)
DistilleryInvergordonPulteney
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%56.7%
Age42 yr17 yr
Price£99.95£115
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

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 £115.

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

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

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Pulteney?

Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

Only Pulteney 17 Year Old 2008 (Rare Find)

SherriedCitricMalt Extract

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