Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Dumbarton
£117
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Dumbarton |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.3% | 53.3% |
| Age | 14 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £117.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £117.
For beginners: Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 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 £117.31)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£117.31 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 Dumbarton?
Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Dumbarton 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 10025027) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)