Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46.3%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£49.84
Rating5.00/54.43/5

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

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value89/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.43).

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 is better value at £50 vs £67.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 is more approachable (60/100 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)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £49.84)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£49.84 vs £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.4 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - Pre 2019

Fresh FruitFragantMalt ExtractHoney

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