Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£74
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Big Peat |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £73.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £74.
For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.95 vs £47.9)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £73.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 'Earth' 8 Year Old 2010 - Old Particular Elements Collection (Douglas Laing) 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 Big?
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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
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