BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Benriach
£82
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 54.3% |
| Age | 13 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £81.93 | £82.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £82 vs £83.
For beginners: BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£81.93 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £81.93)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only BenRiach 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 2376) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish