Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenturretThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.4%48.8%
Age27 yr11 yr
Price£103.25£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £103.

For beginners: Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 11 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£103.25 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 £103.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 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 Glenturret 27 Year Old 1988 (cask 11092) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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