The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso 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.

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask FinishIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe Quiet ManThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age12 yr11 yr
Price£62.98£66.95
Rating5.00/5

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

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 Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £63 vs £67.

For beginners: The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.98 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

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 £62.98)

Who should buy The?

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 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 Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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