Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Egan's 10 Year Old Single MaltIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryEgan'sThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£57.5£66.95
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value83/100

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

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

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

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 4.75).

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt is better value at £58 vs £67.

For beginners: Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £57.5)

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt 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 Egan's 10 Year Old Single Malt

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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