Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
£203
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)
Kavalan
★ 4.76
£215
| Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Kavalan |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Taiwan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 57.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £202.55 | £214.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.76/5 |
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)
Quick verdict
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%) is rated higher (4.76 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £203 vs £215.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£202.55 vs £214.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£214.99 vs £202.55)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - 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 Kavalan?
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%) 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 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique (57.8%)