Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
The New Zealand Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£120
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 46% |
| Age | 14 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £120)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 14 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 New?
New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only New Zealand Whisky Company 25 Year Old (bottled 2014) Batch #01