Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star SpiritsIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryInchgowerThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%48.8%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£51.95£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value96/100

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

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

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is better value at £52 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£51.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £51.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

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 Inchgower 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Malt ExtractToastedOilyNuttyHay-like

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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