GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength vs Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural StrengthInvergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachieInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV65.8%48%
Age12 yr42 yr
Price£129.99£106.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

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).

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £130.

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

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (65.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£129.99 vs £106.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £129.99)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength 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

HoneyToasted

Only GlenAllachie 12 Year Old 2012 - Cadenhead's Natural Strength

SherriedCooked FruitChocolate

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

VanillaMalt Extract

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