Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot StillIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBlackwaterThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£92.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £93.

For beginners: Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£92.95 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £92.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Blackwater?

Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Blackwater Oaty McOatface Small Batch Pot Still

Malt ExtractOilyHuskyYeasty

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

MedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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