Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022 vs Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

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

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
DistilleryBunnahabhainThe Character of Islay Whisky Company
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.7%46.3%
Age23 yr33 yr
Price£395£399.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £395 vs £400.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£395 vs £399.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £395)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022 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 Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company 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

Smokey

Only Bunnahabhain 23 Year Old 1998 Calvados Cask Finish - Fèis Ìle 2022

Cooked FruitFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Old WoodDried FruitMedicinal

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