Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryChorlton WhiskyBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%54.3%
Age22 yr14 yr
Price£108.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value60/100

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £109.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108.95 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £108.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Speyside?

Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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 Speyside 22 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedNutty

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

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