Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Strathmill
£98
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.8% |
| Age | 25 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £98 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £98.
For beginners: Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£98 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £98)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Islay?
Islay #4 11 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 Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Strathmill 25 Year Old 1989 (cask 10978) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)