Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryCrown RoyalThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£97.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky

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 £98.

For beginners: Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£97.95 vs £66.95)
  • 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £97.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Crown?

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Canadian Blended Whisky

VanillaCooked FruitFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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