Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky vs Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island WhiskyInvergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHighland ParkInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeGrain
ABV40%47.7%
AgeNAS42 yr
Price£156£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

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 £156.

For beginners: Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£156 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

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky 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.

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

Honey

Only Highland Park 2007 / 17 Year Old / Cask #5358 / Connoisseurs Choice Island Whisky

SherriedSmokey

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

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