Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) vs The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£130
The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£107
| Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.2% | 53.6% |
| Age | 15 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £130 | £107.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £107 vs £130.
For beginners: The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130 vs £107.03)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£107.03 vs £130)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15474) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Only The Huntly 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 2213925) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)