Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter vs Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Invergordon
£117
| Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Invergordon |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 61.1% | 49.5% |
| Age | 4 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £88.05 | £116.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £117.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £116.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£116.95 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1987 (cask 88796) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)