Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKilchomanThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age5 yr11 yr
Price£99.99£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £100.

For beginners: Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £99.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Kilchoman?

Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

Both taste of

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Kilchoman 5 Year Old 2006

New WoodOilyFresh Fruit

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

Dried FruitLeathery

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