Balcones Baby Blue Corn vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balcones Baby Blue Corn
Balcones
★ 3.89
£49
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Balcones Baby Blue Corn | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balcones | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Corn | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £49.25 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 3.89/5 | 5.00/5 |
Balcones Baby Blue Corn
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Balcones Baby Blue Corn
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 3.89).
Balcones Baby Blue Corn is better value at £49 vs £67.
For beginners: Balcones Baby Blue Corn is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Balcones Baby Blue Corn
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£49.25 vs £66.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.25)
Who should buy Balcones?
Balcones Baby Blue Corn suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Corn 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 Balcones Baby Blue Corn
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