Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
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
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Darkness
£83
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Darkness |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 46.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
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 £83.
For beginners: Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish 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 £82.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£82.95 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 Darkness!?
Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Darkness! Blended Malt 20 Year Old Moscatel Cask Finish