Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Caol Ila
★ 4.57
£50
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 48.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £50 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.57/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £50 vs £67.
For beginners: Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£50 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £50)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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
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Only Caol Ila 13 Year Old - Discovery (Gordon & MacPhail)
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