Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Dundas
★ 5.00
£120
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Port Dundas |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 54.3% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | 29 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £120.
For beginners: Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 Port?
Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Port Dundas 29 Year Old 1988 Single Cask (Master of Malt)