Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Tormore
£110
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 48.8% |
| Age | 26 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
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 £110.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £109.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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 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 Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask CM226) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)