BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Benriach
★ 4.38
£80
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £79.99 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.38/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.38).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £80.
For beginners: BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.99 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 £79.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018 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 BenRiach 10 Year Old - Pre 2018
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)