Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14
Starward
£65
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14 | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Starward | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 14 yr |
| Price | £64.5 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14
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).
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14 is better value at £65 vs £83.
For beginners: Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14
Pros
- +More affordable (£64.5 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £64.5)
Who should buy Starward?
Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14 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 Starward Single Cask 2017 - The Heart Cut #14
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish