Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Teeling
★ 2.75
£77
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Teeling | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 62.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £76.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 2.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.75).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £77.
For beginners: Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.95 vs £47.9)
- −Lower community rating (2.8 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 £76.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive 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 Teeling Single Malt (cask 14972) Calvados Cask - Master of Malt Exclusive
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021