Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryInvergordonLoch Lomond
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%54.8%
Age42 yr19 yr
Price£106.95£151.05
Rating5.00/5

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

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value47/100

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £107 vs £151.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.95 vs £151.05)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 19 years)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£151.05 vs £106.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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

Toasted

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

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

Only Loch Lomond 19 Year Old 2005 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokeyCooked MashLeathery

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