Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Mortlach
£73
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
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 £73.
For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.95 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 £72.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod) 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 Mortlach 18 Year Old 1993 - Dun Bheagan (Ian MacLeod)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021