Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask MaturedInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDeanstonInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.2%48%
Age23 yr42 yr
Price£159£106.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value31/100

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

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

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £159.

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

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£159 vs £106.95)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £159)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 23 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Deanston?

Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured 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 (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

Toasted

Only Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured

Dried FruitChocolateSherried

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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