Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Benrinnes
★ 4.55
£61
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 15 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £60.5 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.55/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
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 4.55).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is better value at £61 vs £67.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£60.5 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £60.5)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna 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 Benrinnes 15 Year Old - Flora and Fauna
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)