Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Thompson Bros.
£120
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Thompson Bros. |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £120.
For beginners: Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 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 £120)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £82.95)
- −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 Orkney?
Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Orkney 20 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)