Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Bunnahabhain
★ 4.00
£80
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 60.7% |
| Age | 14 yr | 7 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £80.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel is better value at £80 vs £83.
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)
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 7 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £80.21)
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£80.21 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Staoisha?
Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel 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
Both taste of
Only Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Only Staoisha 7 Year Old 2013 (cask 13000728) - Fadandel