Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
New Riff
£98
| Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | That Boutique-y Whisky Company | New Riff |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 48.8% | 40% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £66.95 | £97.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £98.
For beginners: New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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)
- +More affordable (£66.95 vs £97.95)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£97.95 vs £66.95)
- −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 New?
New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only New Riff Single Barrel Rye 2019 / 4 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange