Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Fercullen 10 Year Old

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Fercullen 10 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyFercullen
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£52.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fercullen 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fercullen 10 Year Old is better value at £53 vs £67.

For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £52.5)

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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 Fercullen?

Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Fercullen 10 Year Old

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

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