Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen ElginThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£49.96£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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).

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.96 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.96)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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 Glen Elgin 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 3248 & 3249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedOld Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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