Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon
Brother's Bond
£62
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Brother's Bond | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.8% |
| Age | 7 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £61.5 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon is better value at £62 vs £67.
For beginners: Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.5 vs £66.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 7 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £61.5)
Who should buy Brother's?
Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
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.
Tasting notes
Only Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)