Athrú Small Batch Release #1 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Athrú Small Batch Release #1
Hawk's Rock
£64
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Athrú Small Batch Release #1 | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Hawk's Rock | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £64.03 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Athrú Small Batch Release #1
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Athrú Small Batch Release #1
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).
Athrú Small Batch Release #1 is better value at £64 vs £67.
For beginners: Athrú Small Batch Release #1 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Athrú Small Batch Release #1
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.03 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £64.03)
Who should buy Athrú?
Athrú Small Batch Release #1 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 Athrú Small Batch Release #1
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)