Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask FinishInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDeanstonInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50%48%
Age17 yr42 yr
Price£104.99£106.95
Rating5.00/5

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish is better value at £105 vs £107.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£104.99 vs £106.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 17 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£106.95 vs £104.99)

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Invergordon?

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

Malt Extract

Only Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Pinot Noir Cask Finish

Fresh FruitCitricFragant

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

VanillaHoneyToasted

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