anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryKnockdhuThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age30 yr11 yr
Price£99.45£66.95
Rating5.00/5

anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975

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 £99.

For beginners: anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.45 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 £99.45)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy anCnoc?

anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 anCnoc 30 Year Old 1975

Malt ExtractOld WoodHoneyNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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