Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlenlossie
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%51.2%
Age11 yr19 yr
Price£66.95£70.51
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value57/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £71.

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 £70.51)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£70.51 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 Cask 981- Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh Fruit

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