Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryYushanThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£50.75£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky

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).

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£50.75 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 £50.75)

Who should buy Yushan?

Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt 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 Yushan Bourbon Single Malt Taiwanese Single Malt Whisky

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyFragantMalt Extract

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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