Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)
DistilleryBunnahabhainGlenDronach
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%54.8%
Age17 yr20 yr
Price£140£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value50/100

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is better value at £100 vs £140.

For beginners: GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£140 vs £99.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £140)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 GlenDronach?

GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822) 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

Sherried

Only Bunnahabhain 17 Year Old 2007 (cask 18600604) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokeyLeatheryOld WoodMedicinal

Only GlenDronach 20 Year Old 1994 (cask 2822)

ChocolateHoneyDried FruitNutty

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