Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age22 yr11 yr
Price£111.05£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

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 £111.

For beginners: Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£111.05 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 £111.05)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Inchgower 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 31032) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)

ToastedOld WoodNuttyHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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