Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHunter LaingThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£49.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£49.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £49.5)

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

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

Both taste of

SmokeyLeathery

Only Campbeltown Journey Blended Malt - Journey Series (Hunter Laing)

OilyToasted

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

MedicinalDried Fruit

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