Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.7%48.8%
Age28 yr11 yr
Price£60.43£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

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).

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.43 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £60.43)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 28 Year Old 1982 Cask 6966 (Bladnoch)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld WoodToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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