Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de PortoInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlencadamInvergordon
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV46%47.7%
Age17 yr42 yr
Price£125£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

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 £125.

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

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 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 Glencadam?

Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto 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 - 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

HoneyVanillaNutty

Only Glencadam 17 Year Old 2004 Reserva de Porto

Cooked FruitToasted

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

Old WoodOily

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