Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70clIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryLudlow DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£74.99£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £75.

For beginners: Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£74.99 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 £74.99)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Ludlow?

Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl 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 Ludlow Distillery Single Malt Whisky Oloroso Sherry Cask Edition, 70cl

HoneyFragantSherriedToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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