Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Elgin
★ 5.00
£101
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 58.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £100.85 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £101.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 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 £100.85)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£100.85 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 Glen?
Glen Elgin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 800179) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)