Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Kavalan Distillery Select

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Kavalan Distillery Select
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyKavalan
Region
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£58.5
Rating5.00/54.25/5

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

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

Kavalan Distillery Select

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value73/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Distillery Select

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.25).

Kavalan Distillery Select is better value at £59 vs £67.

For beginners: Kavalan Distillery Select is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £58.5)

Kavalan Distillery Select

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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.

Who should buy Kavalan?

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Kavalan Distillery Select

Fresh FruitHoneyToastedVanillaMalt Extract

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