Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Benriach
£80
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 47.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £79.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £80.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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)
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £79.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 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 Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.) 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)
Only Benriach 17 Year Old 2007 (Thompson Bros.)