Ardbeg 21 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Ardbeg
★ 5.00
£599
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Bunnahabhain
£495
| Ardbeg 21 Year Old | Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £599 | £495 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Quick verdict
Ardbeg 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 is better value at £495 vs £599.
For beginners: Ardbeg 21 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£599 vs £495)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£495 vs £599)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Ardbeg 21 Year Old
Only Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old Marsala Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2017