GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) vs Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£100
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
£140
| GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) | Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | GlenDronach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.8% | 56.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is better value at £100 vs £140.
For beginners: GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £140)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) 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.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
Only Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)