Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyPapa Rouyo
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole

Smoke72/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole is better value at £67 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Papa?

Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Medicinal

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

SmokeyDried FruitLeathery

Only Papa Rouyo L’Oeilleton 2022 / Blanc Rhum Agricole

YeastyOilyLeafy

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