Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year OldIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTeerenpeliThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£67£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value75/100

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

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

Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old

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 better value at £67 vs £67.

For beginners: Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£67 vs £66.95)
  • 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £67)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Teerenpeli?

Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Teerenpeli Single Malt 10 Year Old

SherriedHoneyToastedMalt ExtractVanilla

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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