Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAuchroiskThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.4%48.8%
Age19 yr11 yr
Price£78.95£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value51/100

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

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

Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £79.

For beginners: Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.95 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 £78.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Auchroisk?

Auchroisk 19 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 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 Auchroisk 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitOld WoodToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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