Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBrackla
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr15 yr
Price£66.95£47.83
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid) is better value at £48 vs £67.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid) 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 £47.83)

Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£47.83 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Royal?

Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Royal Brackla 15 Year Old 1994 (Murray McDavid)

HoneyVanillaCooked FruitToastedNutty

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