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

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyLinkwood
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%60.9%
Age11 yr11 yr
Price£66.95£64.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) is better value at £65 vs £67.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £64.95)

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£64.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Linkwood?

Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Linkwood 11 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyNuttyOily

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