Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr18 yr
Price£66.95£100
Rating5.00/54.39/5

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

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

Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value44/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.39).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £100.

For beginners: Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks 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 affordable (£66.95 vs £100)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£100 vs £66.95)
  • 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Tomatin 18 Year Old Oloroso Sherry Casks

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitToastedVanilla

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