Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
★ 4.00
£55
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Cambus |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48.8% | 51.6% |
| Age | 11 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £55.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) is better value at £55 vs £67.
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £55.45)
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +More affordable (£55.45 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) 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)
Only Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)