Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (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.

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDailuaineThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.7%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

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 0.00).

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Dailuaine 10 Year Old 2015 (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyToastedYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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