Connacht Batch One vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Connacht Batch One
Connacht
★ 4.00
£53
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Connacht Batch One | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Connacht | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £52.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Connacht Batch One
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Connacht Batch One
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 4.00).
Connacht Batch One is better value at £53 vs £67.
For beginners: Connacht Batch One is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Connacht Batch One
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £66.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £52.95)
Who should buy Connacht?
Connacht Batch One suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Connacht Batch One
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)