Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMartell
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£54.75
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin is better value at £55 vs £67.

For beginners: Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin 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 £54.75)

Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£54.75 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Martell?

Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Martell Blue Swift Eau-de-vie De Vin

VanillaToastedCooked Fruit

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