Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyAultmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%45.5%
Age11 yr13 yr
Price£66.95£49.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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 £49.95)

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 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 Aultmore?

Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt) 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 Aultmore 13 Year Old 2006 (Master of Malt)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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