High West Bourbon vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
High West Bourbon
High West
★ 4.33
£52
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| High West Bourbon | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | High West | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £51.5 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 4.33/5 | 5.00/5 |
High West Bourbon
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
High West Bourbon
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 4.33).
High West Bourbon is better value at £52 vs £67.
For beginners: High West Bourbon is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
High West Bourbon
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£51.5 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £51.5)
Who should buy High?
High West 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 High West Bourbon
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)