Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishBunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBunnahabhainBunnahabhain
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%52.1%
Age14 yr12 yr
Price£82.95£128.03
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value60/100

Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £128.

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 £128.03)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£128.03 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 Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Smokey

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateOld Wood

Only Bunnahabhain Moine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 188) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

OilyLeatheryMedicinal

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