New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted RyeIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNew RiffThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age6 yr11 yr
Price£101.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

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 £102.

For beginners: New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£101.5 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 £101.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy New?

New Riff 6 Year Old Malted Rye suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 6 Year Old Malted Rye

Malt ExtractToastedFresh FruitNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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