Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£49.97£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

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

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.97 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.97)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2000 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyToastedSherried

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

Explore more