Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star SpiritsBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryNorth Star SpiritsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.9%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£53.76£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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 £54.

For beginners: Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£53.76 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 £53.76)

Cons

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

Who should buy Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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 Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SherriedHoneyDried FruitCooked FruitVanilla

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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