Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%51.7%
Age11 yr27 yr
Price£66.95£71.45
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £71.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £71.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.45 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Glen?

Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Glen Grant 27 Year Old (Bladnoch Bottling)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedOld WoodNutty

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