Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£120
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Thompson Bros. | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.5% | 54.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (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).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −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 affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish