Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyNiepoort
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£51.75
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port

Smoke64/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port 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 £51.75)

Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£51.75 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Niepoort?

Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyDried Fruit

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

MedicinalLeathery

Only Niepoort Colheita 2008 Port

Cooked FruitOld WoodNutty

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