Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1
Waterford Distillery
£96
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1 | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Waterford Distillery | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £96.05 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1
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 £96.
For beginners: Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.05 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £96.05)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Waterford?
Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Waterford Peated - Lacken 1.1
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish