Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBarton Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£60
Rating5.00/51.00/5

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

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

Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value17/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 1.00).

Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s 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 £60)

Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£60 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (1.0 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 Imperial?

Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Imperial American Whiskey 1l - 1980s

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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