Dalmore 15 Year Old vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dalmore 15 Year OldIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDalmoreThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£105.9£66.95
Rating3.81/55.00/5

Dalmore 15 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value36/100

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

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

Dalmore 15 Year Old

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 3.81).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £106.

For beginners: Dalmore 15 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 15 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£105.9 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (3.8 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 £105.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 15 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Dalmore 15 Year Old

SherriedChocolateCitricToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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