Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeaninichThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.4%48.8%
Age18 yr11 yr
Price£84.08£66.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value54/100

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

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

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 4.50).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £84.

For beginners: Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.08 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £84.08)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Teaninich 18 Year Old 1999 (cask 12675) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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