Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Ben Nevis
£67
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 48.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £66.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 £67.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 11 years)
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness) 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 Ben Nevis 17 Year Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)