Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyJames E. Pepper & Co.
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48.8%50%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£59.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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 £59.95)

1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£59.95 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 1776?

1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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 1776 Straight Bourbon Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToastedNuttyChocolate

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