Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock
Tomatin
£80
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 50.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £82.95 | £79.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock is better value at £80 vs £83.
For beginners: Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock is more approachable (50/100 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£82.95 vs £79.99)
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock
Pros
- +More affordable (£79.99 vs £82.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock 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 Tomatin 13 Year Old 2011 - Cadenhead's Chairman's Stock