Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco DecanterIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEdradourThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£66.5£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is better value at £67 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +More affordable (£66.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £66.5)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 Edradour 10 Year Old 2006 (1st Release) Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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