Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask StrengthIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCompass BoxThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.7%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£102£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

Smoke67/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

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 £102.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102 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 £102)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Compass?

Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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

Both taste of

SmokeyDried FruitMedicinal

Only Compass Box The Peat Monster Cask Strength

KipperyOily

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

Leathery

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