Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood FinishIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryNagahamaThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£73.22£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish

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 0.00).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £73.

For beginners: Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£73.22 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 £73.22)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Amahagan?

Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Amahagan World Malt Edition No. 3 - Mizunara Wood Finish

VanillaNew WoodCooked FruitHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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