Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyStrathclyde
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr28 yr
Price£66.95£73.63
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead

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 £74.

For beginners: Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead is more approachable (65/100 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 £73.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.63 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1989 - WM Cadenhead

VanillaOilyOld WoodToastedMalt Extract

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