Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen KeithThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.8%48.8%
Age18 yr11 yr
Price£72.63£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £73.

For beginners: Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.63 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £72.63)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Keith Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Distillery 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 97100) - (Berry Bros & Rudd)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Explore more