Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%48%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£66.95£58.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel is better value at £59 vs £67.

For beginners: Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel 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)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £58.5)

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

Pros

  • +More affordable (£58.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Tormore?

Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel 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 Tormore Blueprint 10 Year Old Toasted Barrel

ToastedVanillaNew WoodMalt ExtractHoney

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