Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Johnnie Walker
£120
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
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 £120.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −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)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
Only Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 Year Old Malta Pura (Old Bottling)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish