New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£120
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.3% |
| Age | 25 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
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
Both taste of
Only New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish