Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's ChoiceIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlencadamThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£50.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice

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).

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £50.95)

Who should buy Glencadam?

Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glencadam 10 Year Old 2012 - Hepburn's Choice

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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