Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£119
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Spey |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 55.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £118.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £119.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £118.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.95 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 Glen?
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 16601503) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)