Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland WhiskyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryHolyroodThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£55.95£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky

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).

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky is better value at £56 vs £67.

For beginners: Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£55.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 £55.95)

Who should buy Holyrood?

Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Holyrood Noir Bordeaux Yeast Single Malt Lowland Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyCitricToastedYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Explore more