Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Fettercairn
★ 5.00
£107
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Fettercairn |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 51.9% |
| Age | 14 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £106.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £107.
For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £106.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.86 vs £82.95)
- −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 Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old 2000 (cask 3177) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)