Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and FaunaIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenlossieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£62.5£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value64/100

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

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

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

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).

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £63 vs £67.

For beginners: Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£62.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.5)

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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 Glenlossie 10 Year Old - Flora and Fauna

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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