Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)
DistilleryInvergordonTamnavulin
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40.4%
Age42 yr40 yr
Price£99.95£127.71
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

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 £128.

For beginners: Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) 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

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£127.71 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 Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks) 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

Old WoodVanillaHoney

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

OilyNutty

Only Tamnavulin 40 Year Old - Anniversary Selection (Speciality Drinks)

Sherried

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