Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£130
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Tobermory |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 54.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £129.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £130.
For beginners: Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £129.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.9 vs £82.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira 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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Tobermory 17 Year Old 2003 Madeira Cask Finish