Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Edradour
★ 3.00
£133
| Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Edradour |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 50.2% |
| Age | 42 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £132.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.00/5 |
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £133.
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
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.96 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 Edradour?
Edradour 24 Year Old 1985 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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
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