Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishPursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof
DistilleryBunnahabhainPursuit Spirits
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.3%59.9%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£82.95£98.5
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner40/100
Value60/100

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £99.

For beginners: Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof 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 £98.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£98.5 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 Pursuit?

Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

Only Pursuit Triple Mash Bourbon Barrel Proof

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

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