Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone CaskIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFercullenThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£62.94£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask

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).

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask is better value at £63 vs £67.

For beginners: Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.94 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.94)

Who should buy Fercullen?

Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Fercullen Single Grain Amarone Cask

Cooked FruitVanillaToastedNuttyHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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