Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Yellow Spot 12 Year Old

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

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Yellow Spot 12 Year Old
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanySpot Whiskey
Region
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£81.25
Rating5.00/54.75/5

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

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

Yellow Spot 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner65/100
Value58/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yellow Spot 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £81.

For beginners: Yellow Spot 12 Year Old 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 £81.25)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Yellow Spot 12 Year Old

Pros

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

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.25 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Yellow?

Yellow Spot 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Yellow Spot 12 Year Old

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitVanillaNutty

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