Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye MaltIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHelsinki Distilling CompanyThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryFinlandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV47.5%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£62.44£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt

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).

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt is better value at £62 vs £67.

For beginners: Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.44 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.44)

Who should buy Helsinki?

Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye 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 Helsinki Whiskey Rum Cask Rye Malt

VanillaNew WoodCooked MashHoneyNutty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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