Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
Hyde
★ 5.00
£56
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hyde | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £56.09 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is better value at £56 vs £67.
For beginners: Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£56.09 vs £66.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £56.09)
Who should buy Hyde?
Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Hyde 10 Year Old No.2 President's Cask
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)