Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Brackla
★ 5.00
£76
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brackla | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 48.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £75.7 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
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 £76.
For beginners: Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£75.7 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 £75.7)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Royal?
Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Royal Brackla 13 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)