Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyWaterford
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV48.8%40%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£66.95£66.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is better value at £67 vs £67.

For beginners: Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (75/100 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 £66.5)

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£66.5 vs £66.95)

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 Waterford?

Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Waterford Sheestown 1.1 Irish Single Malt Whisky

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyToasted

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