Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenburgie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr13 yr
Price£66.95£63.67
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value79/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £64 vs £67.

For beginners: Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £63.67)

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£63.67 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Glenburgie 13 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedNutty

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