Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured vs Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Bunnahabhain
★ 3.00
£120
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured | Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 54.3% |
| Age | 11 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £120 | £82.95 |
| Rating | 3.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
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 3.00).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.0 vs 5.0)
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 £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured 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
Both taste of
Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2008 Manzanilla Cask Matured
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish