Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Cambus
★ 4.00
£55
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) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cambus | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 48.8% |
| Age | 24 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £55.45 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
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)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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: Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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
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)
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.
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 Cambus 24 Year Old 1986 (cask 18990) (Bladnoch)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)