Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's
Arran
£95
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £94.98 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's
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 £95.
For beginners: Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£94.98 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 £94.98)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's 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 Arran 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 1843-939) - Claxton's
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)