Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenAllachie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£61.5
Rating5.00/53.50/5

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

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

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value57/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish is better value at £62 vs £67.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £61.5)

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£61.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 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 GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only GlenAllachie 10 Year Old Spanish Oak Finish

VanillaNew WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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