Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMacNaughton
Region
CountryScotlandCanada
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.8%43.4%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£60
Rating5.00/5

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

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

MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s is better value at £60 vs £67.

For beginners: MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s is more approachable (65/100 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 £60)

MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s

Pros

  • +More affordable (£60 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • 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 MacNaughton?

MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only MacNaughton 4 Year Old 1970s

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractHoneyOily

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