Artesia Limited Edition Porto vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Artesia Limited Edition PortoIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTOS DistillerieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£82.17£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

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 £82.

For beginners: Artesia Limited Edition Porto is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Artesia Limited Edition Porto

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.17 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 £82.17)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Artesia?

Artesia Limited Edition Porto 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 Artesia Limited Edition Porto

NuttyCooked FruitNew WoodToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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