Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi) vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi)Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryInvergordonMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV51.5%43%
Age46 yr40 yr
Price£237.6£286.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value21/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi) is better value at £238 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£237.6 vs £286.95)
  • +Longer maturation (46 vs 40 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £237.6)

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi) 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.

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoney

Only Invergordon 46 Year Old 1966 Cask 4 (Adelphi)

NuttyVanillaMalt Extract

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitToastedSherried

Explore more