Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBenrinnesThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%48.8%
Age23 yr11 yr
Price£100.01£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £100.

For beginners: Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£100.01 vs £66.95)
  • 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £100.01)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

Only Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Old WoodVanillaSherriedToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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