Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlentauchers
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%47.5%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£66.95£64.9
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value62/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £65 vs £67.

For beginners: Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 £64.9)

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.9 vs £66.95)

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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedVanillaHoneyNuttyToasted

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