Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Caol Ila
£82
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 54.3% |
| Age | 12 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.45 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
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).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is better value at £82 vs £83.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£82.45 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £82.45)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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
Both taste of
Only Caol Ila 12 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish