Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood 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
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish
Benriach
£50
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | Benriach |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £49.53 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish is better value at £50 vs £67.
For beginners: Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.53)
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.53 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 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 Benriach?
Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish 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)
Only Benriach 18 Year Old Gaja Barolo Wood Finish