Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48%
Age11 yr16 yr
Price£66.95£78.68
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses

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 £79.

For beginners: Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £78.68)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.68 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 Tormore?

Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses 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 Tormore 16 Year Old with 2x Tasting Glasses

CitricMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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