Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish WhiskeyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryDunville'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£75£66.95
Rating4.45/55.00/5

Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value59/100

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

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

Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish 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 4.45).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £75.

For beginners: Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£75 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 £75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Dunville's?

Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 Dunville's Very Rare 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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