Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlenturretCambus
RegionHighlandLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV47.7%46.9%
Age35 yr26 yr
Price£199.95£199.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value20/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £200 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Cambus?

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedTobacco

Only Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

ToastedMalt Extract

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