Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask
The Single Cask
★ 4.00
£48
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Single Cask | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.1% | 48.8% |
| Age | 5 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £48.2 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask
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 4.00).
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask is better value at £48 vs £67.
For beginners: Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£48.2 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £48.2)
Who should buy Glensheil?
Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask 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 Glensheil 5 Year Old 2011 (cask GR115C) - The Single Cask
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)