Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAdnamsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age7 yr11 yr
Price£49.95£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner60/100
Value80/100

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

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

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.95)

Who should buy Adnams?

Adnams 7 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 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 Adnams 7 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitHoneyFragantYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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