Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Fettercairn
★ 4.33
£73
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £73.26 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £73.
For beginners: Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£73.26 vs £66.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 £73.26)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Fettercairn 16 Year Old - 1st Release: 2020
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)