Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky
Forest Distillery
£85
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Forest Distillery | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky
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 £85.
For beginners: Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£84.95 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 £84.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Forest?
Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky 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
Only Forest Distillery Single Malt Whisky
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish