Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Benrinnes
★ 4.00
£60
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £60.15 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
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).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory is better value at £60 vs £67.
For beginners: Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£60.15 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 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 £60.15)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory 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 Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (casks 9415 & 9416) - Signatory
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)