Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere BarleyIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBruichladdichThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%48.8%
Age10 yr11 yr
Price£81.4£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley

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 rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

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

For beginners: Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£81.4 vs £66.95)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £81.4)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Bruichladdich?

Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Bruichladdich 10 Year Old 2012 Bere Barley

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyNew WoodYeasty

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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