Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey CasksIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryChivas RegalThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age13 yr11 yr
Price£54.31£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks

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).

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks is better value at £54 vs £67.

For beginners: Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£54.31 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £54.31)

Who should buy Chivas?

Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Chivas Regal 13 Year Old Extra - Irish Whiskey Casks

NuttyFresh FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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