Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Port Askaig
£125
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Port Askaig |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 50.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
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 £125.
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 £124.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Port?
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 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
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