Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEdradourThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%48.8%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£50.51£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

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 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% is better value at £51 vs £67.

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.51 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £50.51)

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3% 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

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.3%

SherriedToastedHoney

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

SmokeyMedicinalLeathery

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