St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
DistillerySt. George SpiritsBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%54.3%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£111.95£82.95
Rating5.00/5

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

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 £112.

For beginners: St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£111.95 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 £111.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Who should buy St.?

St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21) 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 St. George Single Malt Whiskey (Lot 21)

VanillaToastedFresh FruitMalt ExtractOily

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

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