Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Ord
★ 5.00
£132
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Ord |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 55% |
| Age | 14 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £132.36 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is better value at £83 vs £132.
For beginners: The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 £132.36)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 14 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.36 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 The?
The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 The Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year Old (Special Release 2019)