New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
New Riff
£98
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | New Riff | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £97.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £98.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£97.95 vs £66.95)
- −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 affordable (£66.95 vs £97.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy New?
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)