Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBruichladdich
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.6%50%
Age6 yr6 yr
Price£47.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

Smoke65/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £48 vs £67.

For beginners: Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

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 £47.95)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Port?

Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Blended Malt #4 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedDried Fruit

Only Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2011

OilyKipperyFresh Fruit

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