Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBusker
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£49.25
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey is better value at £49 vs £67.

For beginners: Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 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 £49.25)

Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£49.25 vs £66.95)

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 Busker?

Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Busker Small Batch Single Malt Irish Whiskey Single Malt Irish Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToastedNuttyTobacco

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