Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still RumIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistillerySavannaThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£56.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

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).

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum is better value at £57 vs £67.

For beginners: Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£56.5 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 £56.5)

Who should buy Savanna?

Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum 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 Savanna 5 Year Old Rum Single Traditional Column Still Rum

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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