Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAmrutThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV61.8%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£70.1£66.95
Rating4.16/55.00/5

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

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

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

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

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 4.16).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £70.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£70.1 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)

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 £70.1)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Amrut Single Malt Cask Strength Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaCooked FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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