Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInvergordon
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV48.8%46.3%
Age11 yr31 yr
Price£66.95£64.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) is better value at £65 vs £67.

For beginners: Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) 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 £64.95)

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (31 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Invergordon 31 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)

VanillaOld WoodHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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