Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish WhiskeyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlendaloughThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£49.25£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

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

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

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).

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is better value at £49 vs £67.

For beginners: Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.25 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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 £49.25)

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Glendalough Pot Still Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

HoneyVanillaToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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