Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyWormtub
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%57.2%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£74.95
Rating5.00/54.44/5

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

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

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value59/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £75.

For beginners: Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 £74.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)

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 Wormtub?

Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Wormtub 12 Year Old Single Cask

OilyToastedMalt ExtractHoney

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