Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tyrconnell 15 Year Old

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tyrconnell 15 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTyrconnell
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£66.95£54.21
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Tyrconnell 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 15 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tyrconnell 15 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £67.

For beginners: Tyrconnell 15 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 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 £54.21)

Tyrconnell 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.21 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Tyrconnell 15 Year Old

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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