Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich
£76
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teaninich | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75.69 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £76.
For beginners: Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.69 vs £47.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £75.69)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Teaninch?
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021