Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Arran
£59
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £59.25 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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 0.00).
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £59 vs £67.
For beginners: Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£59.25 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £59.25)
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Arran 10 Year Old Arran Barley Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)