BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Benriach
★ 4.10
£125
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 54.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £124.75 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 4.10/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
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 4.10).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £125.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.75 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.1 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)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £124.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old - Pre 2017 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 20 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish