Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen GariochThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age20 yr11 yr
Price£75.77£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value66/100

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

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

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

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 better value at £67 vs £76.

For beginners: Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£75.77 vs £66.95)
  • 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
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £75.77)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Glen Garioch 20 Year Old 1993 (cask 0793) - The Coopers Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedCitric

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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