Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.85
£120
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Colonel EH Taylor | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
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 4.85).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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
Both taste of
Only Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish