Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396)
Lark Distillery
★ 4.00
£110
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Lark Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396)
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 4.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £110.
For beginners: Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £109.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Lark?
Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Lark Distiller's Selection Port Cask Matured (cask 396)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)