Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Linkwood
£100
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 58.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £100.
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 £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.99 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Linkwood 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 39.159) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)