Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish WhiskeyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlendaloughThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age13 yr11 yr
Price£72.88£66.95
Rating4.90/55.00/5

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value67/100

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

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

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

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 4.90).

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

For beginners: Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.88 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.9 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £72.88)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glendalough?

Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Glendalough 13 Year Old Irish Whiskey

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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