Aultmore 18 Year Old vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Aultmore
★ 4.10
£110
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Aultmore 18 Year Old | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 54.3% |
| Age | 18 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £109.63 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Aultmore 18 Year Old
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 4.10).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £110.
For beginners: Aultmore 18 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£109.63 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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 £109.63)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 18 Year Old 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 Aultmore 18 Year Old
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish