Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyNikka
Region
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.8%51.4%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£52.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses is better value at £53 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 £52.95)

Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +More affordable (£52.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.4%) — 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 Nikka?

Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses 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 Nikka From The Barrel Silhouette Gift Set with 2x Glasses

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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