Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyThe Quiet Man
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£62.98
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £63 vs £67.

For beginners: The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 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 £62.98)

The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.98 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

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 Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish 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 The Quiet Man 12 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedCooked FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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