Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Dufftown
£68
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dufftown | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £68.03 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £68.
For beginners: Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.03 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 £68.03)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Dufftown?
Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Dufftown 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 19501) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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