Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon
Ole Bison
£63
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ole Bison | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 48.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £62.5 | £66.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ole Bison Barrel Select 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).
Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon is better value at £63 vs £67.
For beginners: Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon
Pros
- +More affordable (£62.5 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.5)
Who should buy Ole?
Ole Bison Barrel Select 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 Ole Bison Barrel Select Bourbon
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)