Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishEdradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryBunnahabhainEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%57.2%
Age14 yr12 yr
Price£82.95£89.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

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 £90.

For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter 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 £89.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£89.95 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 Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter 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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

Only Edradour 12 Year Old 2006 (cask 347) - Ibisco Decanter

Cooked FruitVanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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