The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryThe EpicureanBunnahabhain
RegionLowlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.8%54.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£79.95£82.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value63/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value60/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is better value at £80 vs £83.

For beginners: The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£79.95 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £79.95)

Who should buy The?

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2 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 The Epicurean Glasgow Edition Release No.2

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaNuttyToasted

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

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