Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryTormoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.1%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£78.47£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%)

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 £78.

For beginners: Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.47 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 £78.47)

Cons

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

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%) 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 Tormore 12 Year Old 2011 (cask 1) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) (57.3%)

HoneyCooked FruitVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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