Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£80
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Dundas | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Lowland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £80.
For beginners: Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £66.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Port?
Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory) 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 Port Dundas 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 585867 & 585868) (Signatory)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)