Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyEvan Williams
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.8%43.3%
Age11 yr7 yr
Price£66.95£50.49
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £50.49)

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.49 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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 Evan?

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Evan Williams Single Barrel 2014 (bottled 2022)

VanillaHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

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