Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Port Askaig
★ 3.82
£45
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£55
| Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) | Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Askaig | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 45.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £45 | £54.95 |
| Rating | 3.82/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.82).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £45 vs £55.
For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£45 vs £54.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.8 vs 5.0)
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£54.95 vs £45)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Askaig 8 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Single?
Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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
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