Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.)
Aultmore
£70
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 54.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £70 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.)
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).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) is better value at £70 vs £83.
For beginners: Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£70 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £70)
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Aultmore 13 Year Old 2009 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish