Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (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
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
Inchgower
£60
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Inchgower |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 50.7% |
| Age | 11 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £60.43 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 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 £60.43)
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +More affordable (£60.43 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (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 Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)