Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Millstone Whisky
£83
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Millstone Whisky | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | The Netherlands | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 54.3% |
| Age | 9 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £83.
For beginners: Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Millstone?
Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 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 Millstone 9 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish