North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
North British
£100
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 54.3% |
| Age | 30 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £100 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £100.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100 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 £100)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.) 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 North British 30 Year Old 1988 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish