Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£102
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 51.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £102 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
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 £102.
For beginners: New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £102)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£102 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 New?
New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993 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 New Zealand 18 Year Old 1993