Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
GlenDronach
★ 4.60
£102
| Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | GlenDronach |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 50.8% |
| Age | 42 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £101.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.60/5 |
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.60).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £102.
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
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.95 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only GlenDronach 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 1240)