Knockando 15 Year Old vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Knockando 15 Year OldIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKnockandoThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£57.9£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Knockando 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value69/100

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

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

Knockando 15 Year Old

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 4.00).

Knockando 15 Year Old is better value at £58 vs £67.

For beginners: Knockando 15 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Knockando 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£57.9 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £57.9)

Who should buy Knockando?

Knockando 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Knockando 15 Year Old

HoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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