Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySpirit of HvenThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountrySwedenScotland
TypeCornSingle Malt
ABV45.6%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£50.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

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).

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +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 £50.5)

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn 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 Spirit of Hven MerCurious Corn Whisky

VanillaHoneyNew WoodFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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