Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
£90
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 54.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £89.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
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 £90.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£89.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £89.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish