Allt-á-Bhainne 22 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.

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.1%48.8%
Age22 yr11 yr
Price£87.95£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value57/100

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

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 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 better value at £67 vs £88.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.95 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 £87.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 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 Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractToastedOld WoodHoneyNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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