Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishGlen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)
DistilleryBunnahabhainGlen Moray
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%44.6%
Age14 yr27 yr
Price£82.95£114.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

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 £115.

For beginners: Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) 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 £114.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 14 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£114.95 vs £82.95)
  • 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 Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokey

Only Glen Moray 27 Year Old (Chorlton Whisky)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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