Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and PerseveranceBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryMacduffBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.3%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£64.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

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 £65.

For beginners: Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£64.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £64.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Macduff?

Macduff 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 11 Year Old 2007 - Poise and Perseverance

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyVanillaFragant

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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