Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Fettercairn
£72
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £71.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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 £72.
For beginners: Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.95 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 £71.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Fettercairn 13 Year Old 2004 (cask 15140) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
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