Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Clynelish
£80
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Clynelish | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £80.32 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £80.
For beginners: Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£80.32 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 £80.32)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Clynelish?
Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Clynelish 1993 - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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