Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyMaster of Malt
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%47.8%
Age11 yr24 yr
Price£66.95£79.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £80.

For beginners: Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £79.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.95 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Speyside?

Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Speyside Secret Distillery 24 Year Old 1994 (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedOld Wood

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