Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave
DistilleryInvergordonPal’alma
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeGrain
ABV47.7%40%
Age42 yrNAS
Price£99.95£151
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

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 £151.

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

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£151 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter 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.

Who should buy Pal’alma?

Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Oily

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

Old WoodVanillaNuttyHoney

Only Pal’alma Nuevo Leon De Castilla 22.11 Destilado de Agave

VegetativeCooked Vegetable

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