Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£49
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Signatory
£47
| Big Peat Halloween Edition | Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Signatory |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £48.67 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Big Peat Halloween Edition
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £49.
For beginners: Big Peat Halloween Edition is more approachable (50/100 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 £46.95)
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £48.67)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory) 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 Big Peat Halloween Edition
Only Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)