Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£83
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
William Larue Weller
★ 4.00
£124
| Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | William Larue Weller (2005 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 54.3% | 61% |
| Age | 14 yr | NAS |
| Price | £82.95 | £123.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Bunnahabhain 14 Year Old 2003 - Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
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 £124.
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)
- +More affordable (£82.95 vs £123.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
William Larue Weller (2005 Release)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (61%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.75 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2005 Release) 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
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