Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Carsebridge
£86
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Carsebridge | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 48.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £85.71 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
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 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £86.
For beginners: Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£85.71 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £85.71)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Carsebridge?
Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman) 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 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 Carsebridge 33 Year Old 1982 (cask 74681) (The Grainman)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)