Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham BottlingIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlenfarclasThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£81.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling

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).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £82.

For beginners: Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.95 vs £66.95)
  • 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £81.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling 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 Glenfarclas 15 Year Old Cheltenham Bottling

SherriedHoneyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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