10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryMaster of MaltThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV47.5%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£47.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt)

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 0.00).

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt) is better value at £48 vs £67.

For beginners: 10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.95)

Who should buy 10?

10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 10 Year Old Blended Whisky (1st Edition) (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractNuttyToastedHoneyOld Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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