Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted BarrelIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTormoreThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£58.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

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).

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel is better value at £59 vs £67.

For beginners: Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

Pros

  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £66.95)
  • +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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £58.5)

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel 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 Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

ToastedVanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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