Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Deanston
£87
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Deanston |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 51.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £87.02 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £87.
For beginners: Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 £87.02)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.02 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 Deanston?
Deanston 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 10426) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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