Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old

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

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Big Peat 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlengoyneBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.5%46%
Age21 yr10 yr
Price£95.76£61.85
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £96.

For beginners: Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£95.76 vs £61.85)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£61.85 vs £95.76)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 10 Year Old 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 Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old WoodSherriedChocolateToasted

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Where to buy

Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 12388) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Big Peat 10 Year Old

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