Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist RumIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryFlor de CanaThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£65.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum

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).

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum is better value at £66 vs £67.

For beginners: Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£65.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £65.95)

Who should buy Flor?

Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Flor de Cana 18 Centenario Rum Single Modernist Rum

VanillaNuttyHoneyToastedCooked Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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