Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
Unknown Origin Whisky
£54
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Unknown Origin Whisky | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 48.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £53.85 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
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 0.00).
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose is better value at £54 vs £67.
For beginners: Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.85 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £53.85)
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose 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 Blended Malt 6 Year Old 2017 - Cut Your Wolf Loose
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)