Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Glentauchers
£73
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glentauchers | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £73.25 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
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: Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.25 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 £73.25)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky) 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 Glentauchers 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 7301) - Highland Laird (Bartels Whisky)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021