Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon
Ross & Squibb
£61
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ross & Squibb | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 54.3% |
| Age | 6 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £60.75 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon
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).
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon is better value at £61 vs £83.
For beginners: Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon
Pros
- +More affordable (£60.75 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £60.75)
Who should buy Remus?
Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon 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 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 Remus 6 Year Old Highest Rye Bourbon
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish