Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old
DistilleryInvergordonGirvan
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainGrain
ABV47.7%42%
Age42 yr25 yr
Price£99.95£125
Rating5.00/53.83/5

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

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

The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value31/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.83).

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £125.

For beginners: The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old 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

The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£125 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 The?

The Girvan Patent Still 25 Year Old 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 WoodVanillaNuttyHoney

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

Oily

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