Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum
Absolut
£111
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Absolut | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £111 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £111.
For beginners: Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£111 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £111)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Absolut?
Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Absolut Elyx Vodka / Magnum
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)