Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release)
Kingsbarns
£58
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kingsbarns | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 5 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £57.83 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release)
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).
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release) is better value at £58 vs £67.
For beginners: Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release)
Pros
- +More affordable (£57.83 vs £66.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £57.83)
Who should buy Kingsbarns?
Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Kingsbarns 5 Year Old (cask I62I398) (Single Cask Release)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)