Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
North British
★ 5.00
£93
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | North British |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.3% | 60.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £93.24 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £93.
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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £93.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£93.24 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 North?
North British 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 34442) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)