Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish 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.

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryWaterfordThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£51.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish 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).

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£51.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 £51.5)

Who should buy Waterford?

Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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 Waterford Ballymorgan 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitNew WoodHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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