Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£52.41£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

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 Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.41 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +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 £52.41)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Spey 15 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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