Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
North British
★ 4.50
£80
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | North British |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.3% | 54.8% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £79.8 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £80 vs £83.
For beginners: North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd is more approachable (45/100 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 £79.8)
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.8 vs £82.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 North?
North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 North British 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 224754) - Berry Bros. & Rudd