Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£70
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | 19 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £69.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £70.
For beginners: Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Tomatin 19 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)