Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Macduff
£80
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £79.72 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £80.
For beginners: Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (60.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£79.72 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 £79.72)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Macduff 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 11895) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021