Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tomatin
£73
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £72.94 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
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).
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £73 vs £83.
For beginners: Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£72.94 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £72.94)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish