Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyWest Indies
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£50.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum is more approachable (75/100 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 £50.5)

West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£50.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 West?

West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only West Indies 8 Year Old / Compagnie des Indes Blended Modernist Rum

Fresh FruitHoneyCooked FruitCitric

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