Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Boulder New American Single Malt WhiskeyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryVapour DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£52.99£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey

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).

Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey is better value at £53 vs £67.

For beginners: Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.99 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £52.99)

Who should buy Boulder?

Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Boulder New American Single Malt Whiskey

New WoodVanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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