Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

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

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask FinishSingleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)
DistilleryBunnahabhainGlen Ord
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%54.2%
Age14 yr15 yr
Price£82.95£113
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

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

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value35/100

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £113.

For beginners: Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £113)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£113 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Singleton?

Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022) 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

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyOld Wood

Only Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old (Special Release 2022)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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