Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release)
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
Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release)
Michter's Distillery
£118
| Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Michter's Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Grain | Bourbon |
| ABV | 47.7% | 45.6% |
| Age | 42 yr | NAS |
| Price | £99.95 | £117.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release)
Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release)
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 £118.
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
Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£117.5 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 Shenk's?
Shenk's Homestead (2025 Release) 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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