Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
★ 3.67
£92
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £91.67 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 3.67/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
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 3.67).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £92.
For beginners: Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£91.67 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.7 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 £91.67)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Black?
Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Black Bull 21 Year Old (Duncan Taylor)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)