Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenturret
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%43%
Age11 yr20 yr
Price£66.95£56.66
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory) is better value at £57 vs £67.

For beginners: Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 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 £56.66)

Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£56.66 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)

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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Glenturret 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 173) - (Signatory)

Old WoodSherriedHoneyToastedNutty

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