Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Colonel EH Taylor Small BatchIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryColonel EH TaylorThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£60£66.95
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value76/100

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

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

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

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 4.56).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£60 vs £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.6 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £60)

Who should buy Colonel?

Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch

VanillaToastedHoneyNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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