Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathclyde
★ 4.00
£60
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | 29 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £59.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.00).
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £60 vs £67.
For beginners: Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £59.95)
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Strathclyde 29 Year Old 1994 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)