Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Inchgower
£60
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Inchgower |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 47.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £60 vs £83.
For beginners: Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £59.95)
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.95 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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