Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyA. D. Rattray
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£66.95£51.6
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) 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 £51.6)

Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.6 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Cask?

Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray) 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 Cask Orkney 15 Year Old (A.D. Rattray)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedOld Wood

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