Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Miltonduff
£85
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miltonduff | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £84.78 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £85.
For beginners: Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.78 vs £66.95)
- −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 affordable (£66.95 vs £84.78)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Miltonduff?
Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Miltonduff 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 2814) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)