Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs ChampagneIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryPertois LebrunThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%48.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£78.75£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

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

Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne

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 £79.

For beginners: Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.75 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 £78.75)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Pertois?

Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Pertois Lebrun Le Fond du Bateau 2014 Blanc de Blancs Champagne

CitricVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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