Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe Lost Distillery CompanyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£52£66.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner75/100
Value77/100

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

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

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

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 4.00).

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£52 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £52)

Who should buy Gerston?

Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Gerston - Classic Selection (The Lost Distillery Company)

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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