Bimber The Four Elements - Earth vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bimber The Four Elements - EarthIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBimberThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.5%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£95.95£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Bimber The Four Elements - Earth

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value52/100

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

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

Bimber The Four Elements - Earth

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £96.

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

Bimber The Four Elements - Earth

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£95.95 vs £66.95)

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

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £95.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber The Four Elements - Earth 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.

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

Both taste of

SmokeyLeathery

Only Bimber The Four Elements - Earth

Malt ExtractOily

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

MedicinalDried Fruit

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