Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Colonel EH Taylor
★ 4.85
£120
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Colonel EH Taylor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.3% | 50% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.85/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.85).
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel is more approachable (55/100 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 £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Colonel?
Colonel EH Taylor Single Barrel suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
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