Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Big Smoke 46

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

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Big Smoke 46
DistilleryInvergordonDuncan Taylor
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainBlended Malt
ABV49.8%46%
Age25 yr10 yr
Price£49.95£34.3
Rating4.86/55.00/5

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value97/100

The Big Smoke 46

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Big Smoke 46

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Big Smoke 46 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.86).

The Big Smoke 46 is better value at £34 vs £50.

For beginners: Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 vs £34.3)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

The Big Smoke 46

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£34.3 vs £49.95)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (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.

Who should buy The?

The Big Smoke 46 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

Only Invergordon 25 Year Old - Batch 9 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodVanillaMalt ExtractNutty

Only The Big Smoke 46

Smokey

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