Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Glen Ord
★ 4.00
£113
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Ord | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 54.3% |
| Age | 15 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £113 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
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 4.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £113.
For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
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 £113)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Singleton?
Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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 Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish