Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLittlemill
RegionLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£66.95£84.86
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £85.

For beginners: Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £84.86)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.86 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Littlemill?

Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Littlemill 21 Year Old 1990 (cask 18) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

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