Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label
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
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label
Bladnoch
£50
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Bladnoch |
| Region | — | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £50.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label is better value at £50 vs £67.
For beginners: Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label 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 £50.14)
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£50.14 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bladnoch 21 Year Old - Distillery Label