Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)Big Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryMurray McDavidBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV46%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£39.5£48.67
Rating5.00/5

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.5 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £39.5)

Who should buy Half?

Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Half 'n' Half 10 Year Old 2009 - Crafted Blend (Murray McDavid) (2019 Release)

SherriedMalt ExtractCooked FruitToastedHoney

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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