Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.9%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£99.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £100.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£99.95 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 £99.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 15 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

ToastedHoneyMalt ExtractSandyOld Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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