Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
£140
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Smögen |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 61.1% |
| Age | 17 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £140 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £140.
For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is more approachable (30/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 4 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£140 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £140)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
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