Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)
Girvan
£65
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Girvan |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 48.8% | 48.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) is better value at £65 vs £67.
For beginners: Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) 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)
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 11 years)
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 Girvan?
Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Girvan 14 Year Old 2007 (bottled 2021) (GreatDrams)