Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

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

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky CompanyBunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryThe Character of Islay Whisky CompanyBunnahabhain
RegionIslayIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.3%46.9%
Age33 yr31 yr
Price£399.95£388.94
Rating5.00/5

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing) is better value at £389 vs £400.

For beginners: Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 31 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£399.95 vs £388.94)

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£388.94 vs £399.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Fiona?

Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyOld WoodMedicinal

Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company

Dried Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 31 Year Old -The Kinship (Hunter Laing)

LeatherySherried

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