Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Auchentoshan
£118
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchentoshan | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.1% | 54.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £117.95 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
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 £118.
For beginners: Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.95 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 £117.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Auchentoshan?
Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Auchentoshan 20 Year Old (Whisky Craft)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish