Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThe Glenlivet
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£49.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.95)

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 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 The?

The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still - The Original Stories

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyMalt Extract

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