Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMacduff
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48.4%
Age11 yr14 yr
Price£66.95£60.14
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 £60.14)

Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.14 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Macduff 14 Year Old 1999 (cask 10358) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyCitricToastedHusky

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