Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Craigellachie
£82
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 54.6% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £81.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £82 vs £83.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £81.5)
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.5 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 7540769) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)