Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Distillery 291
£103
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Distillery 291 | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 67.8% | 48.8% |
| Age | 3 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £102.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £103.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102.95 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £102.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Distillery?
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)