Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - 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.

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDaftmillInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.6%47.7%
Age13 yr42 yr
Price£150£99.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value33/100

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

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

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - 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 better value at £100 vs £150.

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

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £99.95)

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
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £150)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Daftmill?

Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 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

HoneyVanilla

Only Daftmill 2008 (cask 025/2008) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

Old WoodOilyNutty

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