Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryClynelishBunnahabhain
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.9%54.3%
Age17 yr14 yr
Price£114.81£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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 £115.

For beginners: Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£114.81 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 £114.81)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Clynelish 17 Year Old 1997 - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractNuttyCitric

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

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