Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Girvan
£57
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Girvan | Big Peat |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £56.62 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (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 £57.
For beginners: Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.62 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 £56.62)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Girvan?
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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