Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCraigellachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£51.69£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

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).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£51.69 vs £66.95)

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 £51.69)

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2006 (cask 901035) (Scotland Grindlay)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractNuttyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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