Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyOld Grand-Dad
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£52.75
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is better value at £53 vs £67.

For beginners: Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £52.75)

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£52.75 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 Old?

Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 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)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Old Grand Dad 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

TobaccoNuttyToastedChocolate

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