Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Big Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryGlen OrdBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£35.07£48.67
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £35 vs £49.

For beginners: Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.07 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £35.07)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Ord 7 Year Old 2009 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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