The English - Lest We Forget 2022 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

The English - Lest We Forget 2022Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe English DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£55.25£66.95
Rating5.00/5

The English - Lest We Forget 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

The English - Lest We Forget 2022

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).

The English - Lest We Forget 2022 is better value at £55 vs £67.

For beginners: The English - Lest We Forget 2022 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The English - Lest We Forget 2022

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.25 vs £66.95)
  • +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 £55.25)

Who should buy The?

The English - Lest We Forget 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 The English - Lest We Forget 2022

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyNew Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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