Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Glen Elgin
£66
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 52.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £65.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) is better value at £66 vs £83.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £65.95)
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£65.95 vs £82.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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 Glen Elgin 14 Year Old 2011 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)