Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2
Waterford Distillery
★ 5.00
£73
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2 | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Waterford Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £73.13 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £73.
For beginners: Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.13 vs £66.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £73.13)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2 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 Waterford Single Farm Origin - Ballykilcavan 1.2
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)