Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£66.95£54.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) is better value at £55 vs £67.

For beginners: Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £54.95)

Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£54.95 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Leathery

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried Fruit

Only Mortlach 8 Year Old - Premier Barrel (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractCooked MashOilyTobacco

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