Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 ChampagneIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChartogne-TailletThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£82.75£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne

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 £83.

For beginners: Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.75 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 £82.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Chartogne?

Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Chartogne Taillet Chemin des Reims 2020 Champagne

Fresh FruitToastedCitric

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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