Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyPotter Distilling Company
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltCorn
ABV48.8%56.5%
Age11 yr24 yr
Price£66.95£74.71
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)

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 £75.

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 £74.71)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.71 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 Potter?

Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead) 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 Potter 24 Year Old Indian Corn Whisky (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaCooked MashNuttyOld WoodHoney

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