Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£50
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43.4% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £49.95 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
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 0.00).
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is better value at £50 vs £67.
For beginners: Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)
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 £49.95)
Who should buy Irish?
Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)