Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred EditionIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySamuel Gulliver & CoThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£57.55£66.95
Rating4.50/55.00/5

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value78/100

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

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

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition

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 4.50).

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition is better value at £58 vs £67.

For beginners: Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.55 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £57.55)

Who should buy Gulliver's?

Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition 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 Gulliver's 47 Toasted & Re-charred Edition

ToastedCooked FruitVanillaHoneyNew Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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