Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Ardmore
£89
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Ardmore |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 56.6% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £88.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £89.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 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 £88.66)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£88.66 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 Ardmore?
Ardmore 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 20747) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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
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Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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