Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyCambus
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.8%52.1%
Age11 yr36 yr
Price£66.95£87.6
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

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 £88.

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

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 £87.6)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£87.6 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing) 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.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Cambus 36 Year Old 1975 - The Clan Denny (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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