Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Bimber |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 54.3% | 40% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £118.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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 £119.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £118.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.99 vs £82.95)
- −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 Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl