Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAultmoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.5%52.8%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£59.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £60.

For beginners: Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Aultmore 10 Year Old 2010 (cask 800063) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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