Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryInvergordonTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48%56.7%
Age42 yr21 yr
Price£106.95£173.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £174.

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 £173.95)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£173.95 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

Malt Extract

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Old WoodFresh Fruit

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