Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky vs The Deveron 18 Year Old

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

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay WhiskyThe Deveron 18 Year Old
DistilleryBunnahabhainThe Deveron
Region
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£103£62.94
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky

Smoke67/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Deveron 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Deveron 18 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Deveron 18 Year Old is better value at £63 vs £103.

For beginners: The Deveron 18 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£103 vs £62.94)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Deveron 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£62.94 vs £103)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy The?

The Deveron 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain Staoisha 2013 / 11 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Single Cask Nation Islay Whisky

SmokeyMedicinalKipperyVegetative

Only The Deveron 18 Year Old

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

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