Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh CollectionIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe DeveronThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age16 yr11 yr
Price£69.9£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value57/100

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

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

Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection

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 4.00).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £70.

For beginners: Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.9 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £69.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection 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 Glen Deveron 16 Year Old - Royal Burgh Collection

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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