Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishDufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBunnahabhainDufftown
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%50.9%
Age14 yr16 yr
Price£82.95£102.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £103.

For beginners: Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 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 £102.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (16 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£102.95 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 Dufftown?

Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

Only Dufftown 16 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyNuttyToasted

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