Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%45.2%
Age11 yr24 yr
Price£66.95£79.36
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £79.

For beginners: Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £79.36)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.36 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Tormore 24 Year Old 1992 (casks 5687 & 5696) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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