Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1
DistilleryInvergordonTomintoul
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV47.7%57.4%
Age42 yr17 yr
Price£99.95£146.14
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value34/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £146.

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
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £146.14)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£146.14 vs £99.95)

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 Tomintoul?

Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

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

Old WoodOilyVanillaNutty

Only Tomintoul 17 Year Old Sherry Cask #PX1

SherriedDried FruitToastedCooked Fruit

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