Michter's US*1 Straight Rye vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Michter's Distillery
★ 4.65
£58
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Michter's US*1 Straight Rye | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Michter's Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.65/5 | 5.00/5 |
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
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 4.65).
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is better value at £58 vs £67.
For beginners: Michter's US*1 Straight Rye is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£57.95 vs £66.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £57.95)
Who should buy Michter's?
Michter's US*1 Straight Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Michter's US*1 Straight Rye
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)