Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway CollectionIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBushmillsThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£81.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

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 £82.

For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.95 vs £66.95)
  • 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £81.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bushmills?

Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection 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 Bushmills 10 Year Old 2010 Cognac Cask - The Causeway Collection

HoneyFresh FruitCitricVanillaToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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