Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Kanosuke
£99
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kanosuke | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £98.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £99.
For beginners: Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£98.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £98.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Kanosuke?
Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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.
Tasting notes
Only Kanosuke Double Distillery Blended Whisky Blended Japanese Whisky
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish