Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be ThankfulBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryMacduffBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.1%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£63.09£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful

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 £63.

For beginners: Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£63.09 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 £63.09)

Cons

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

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful 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 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 11200) - Rest & Be Thankful

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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