New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£108
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The New Zealand Whisky Company | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 54.3% |
| Age | 22 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £107.78 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
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 £108.
For beginners: New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£107.78 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 £107.78)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy New?
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) 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 New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish