Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt WhiskeyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDingleThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£78.25£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

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

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

Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey

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 £78.

For beginners: Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.25 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 £78.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dingle?

Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Dingle 10 Year Old Single Malt Irish Single Malt Whiskey

SherriedFresh FruitHoneyVanillaYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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