Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
£100
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Caol Ila |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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 £100.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 £99.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Caol Ila 11 Year Old 1997 (cask 4933) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)