GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask FinishIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenAllachieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%48.8%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£56.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish

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).

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish is better value at £57 vs £67.

For beginners: GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£56.95 vs £66.95)
  • +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 £56.95)

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 GlenAllachie 11 Year Old Grattamacco Cask Finish

SherriedFresh FruitHoneyCitricVanilla

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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