Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden SpiritsBunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistilleryAberfeldyBunnahabhain
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.3%54.3%
Age11 yr14 yr
Price£93.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits

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 £94.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£93.95 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 £93.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits 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 Aberfeldy 11 Year Old 2009 (cask AB920) – Hidden Spirits

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

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