Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%58.5%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£47.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

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

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

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness38/100
Beginner35/100
Value94/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) is better value at £48 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.95)

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker) 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 Teaninich 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 92) - The Wild Scotland Collection (Deerstalker)

NuttyFresh FruitMalt ExtractOilyToasted

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