Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe FinishIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.3%48.8%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£90£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

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 £90.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£90 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 £90)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2007 Port Pipe Finish

Cooked FruitFresh FruitHoneySherriedOily

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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