Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyInchgower
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr18 yr
Price£66.95£94.15
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

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 £94.

For beginners: Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) is more approachable (65/100 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 £94.15)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£94.15 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Inchgower 18 Year Old 2000 (Edinburgh Whisky Ltd)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

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