Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyNeit Irish Whisky
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£99.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey

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 £100.

For beginners: NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.95 vs £66.95)
  • 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 NEIT?

NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only NEIT Mellow Spice Single Grain Irish Whiskey

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedNew Wood

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