Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glentauchers
★ 5.00
£80
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.8% | 48.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £79.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £80.
For beginners: Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£79.95 vs £66.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £79.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (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 Speyside 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 Glentauchers 17 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)