Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
£140
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Amrut
★ 5.00
£89
| Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Amrut |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 57.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £140 | £88.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Quick verdict
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is better value at £89 vs £140.
For beginners: Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140 vs £88.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.99 vs £140)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Amrut?
Amrut Intermediate Sherry Cask Matured suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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