Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
★ 4.00
£83
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £82.87 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
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).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £83.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.87 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £82.87)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 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 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 Benriach 16 Year Old 1998 (cask 5171) Triple Distilled, Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)