Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Loch Lomond
★ 4.67
£54
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.8% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £53.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 4.67).
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £54 vs £67.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.7 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £53.95)
Who should buy Inchmurrin?
Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Inchmurrin 16 Year Old 1996 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)