Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryInvergordonDalmore
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%50%
Age42 yr33 yr
Price£99.95£116.61
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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 £117.

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

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£116.61 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

Old WoodVanilla

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

OilyNuttyHoney

Only Dalmore 33 Year Old 1976 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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