Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Benriach
★ 5.00
£51
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £50.82 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish is better value at £51 vs £67.
For beginners: Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50.82 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £50.82)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benriach 13 Year Old 1999 Virgin American Oak Finish
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)