Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%48.8%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£67.2£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value74/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£67.2 vs £66.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £67.2)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead) 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 Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1992 - Wine Cask (WM Cadenhead)

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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