Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
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 Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
New Riff
£100
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | New Riff |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 57.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
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 £100.
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 £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 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 Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash 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 Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash