Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Heaven's Door Tennessee BourbonIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHeaven's DoorThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV42%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£61.49£66.95
Rating3.56/55.00/5

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value58/100

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

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

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

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 3.56).

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon is better value at £61 vs £67.

For beginners: Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£61.49 vs £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.6 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £61.49)

Who should buy Heaven's?

Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Heaven's Door Tennessee Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedCooked MashNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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