Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
Bimber
★ 3.00
£54
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£67
| Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old | Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 48.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £53.9 | £66.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
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 3.00).
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old is better value at £54 vs £67.
For beginners: Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.9 vs £66.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.0 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 £53.9)
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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 Bimber Apogee XII 12 Year Old
Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)