Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Cambus
★ 4.50
£115
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Cambus |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.3% | 47% |
| Age | 14 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £115.
For beginners: Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
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 £114.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
- −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 Cambus?
Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Cambus 28 Year Old - Batch 11 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)