Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCambusInvergordon
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV46.6%47.7%
Age30 yr42 yr
Price£139.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £140.

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

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£139.95 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaOld Wood

Only Cambus 30 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

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

OilyNutty

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