Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston
£87
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 54.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £87.02 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £87.
For beginners: Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.02 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 £87.02)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
Only Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish