Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Aultmore
£71
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £71.39 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £71.
For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.39 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 £71.39)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300445) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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