Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCambusGlenturret
RegionLowlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46.9%47.7%
Age26 yr35 yr
Price£199.95£199.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner50/100
Value20/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £200.

For beginners: Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 26 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Cambus?

Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Cambus 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 11116) - Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

ToastedMalt Extract

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedTobacco

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