Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask
Loch Lomond
£77
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £77.39 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask
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 £77.
For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£77.39 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 £77.39)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 209) - The Single Cask 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
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021