Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenmorangieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£71.94£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £72.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£71.94 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 £71.94)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2 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 Glenmorangie 15 Year Old - The Cadboll Estate Batch No. 2

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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