Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenburgieThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%48.8%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£60.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)

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).

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club) is better value at £61 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • 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 £60.95)

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club) 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 21 Year Old 1992 (The Whisky Club)

Malt ExtractToastedVanillaHoneyOld Wood

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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