Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Invergordon
★ 5.00
£100

Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s
Johnnie Walker
£120
| Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Highland | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended |
| ABV | 47.7% | 40% |
| Age | 42 yr | NAS |
| Price | £99.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s
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 £120.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
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
Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Red Label (1.13L) - 1970s 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
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