Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Linkwood
£97
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Linkwood | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.3% |
| Age | 23 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
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 £97.
For beginners: Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£96.95 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 £96.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Linkwood?
Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Linkwood 23 Year Old 1989 (cask 6713) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish