Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%
Edradour
£46
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £45.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% is better value at £46 vs £48.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£45.95 vs £47.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £45.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2% 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 Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 54.2%
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021