Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs 1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBarton 1792
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.8%49.3%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£59.94
Rating5.00/5

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

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

1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: 1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £59.94)

1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.94 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 1792?

1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 1792 Single Barrel (Master of Malt Exclusive)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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