That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent CalendarBunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.9%54.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£134.95£82.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value30/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value60/100

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £135.

For beginners: That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £134.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Who should buy That?

That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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

Old Wood

Only That Boutique-y Whisky Company Advent Calendar

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokey

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