Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryInchgowerBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%52.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£49.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £50.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 £49.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyOilyMedicinal

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #53 (Signatory)

SherriedOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Coal-gas

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