Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£49
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Glen Elgin
£40
| Big Peat Halloween Edition | Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.67 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £49.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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 £39.95)
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.67)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat Halloween Edition
Only Glen Elgin 13 Year Old 2007 (casks 800246 & 800249) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)