Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Westland
£114
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Westland | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £113.69 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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 £114.
For beginners: Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.69 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 £113.69)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Westland?
Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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 Westland 2014 (bottled 2023) (cask 6235) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish