Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen KeithThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%48.8%
Age7 yr11 yr
Price£48.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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).

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £49 vs £67.

For beginners: Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 7 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £48.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Keith 7 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaNew WoodHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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