Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Glenburgie
★ 4.50
£63
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 48.8% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £62.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted is better value at £63 vs £67.
For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.95 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 10 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.95)
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted 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 Glenburgie 10 Year Old - Derestricted
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)