Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon EditionIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDouglas LaingThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£51.01£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value98/100

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

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

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition is better value at £51 vs £67.

For beginners: Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£51.01 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £51.01)

Who should buy Douglas?

Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Douglas Laing's Remarkable Regional Malts - The Asia Moon Edition

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToastedHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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