Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionUnnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatUnknown Origin Whisky
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£48.67£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £49.

For beginners: Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 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)

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 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 Unnamed?

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

Only Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2009 (cask DRU 17/A195 #36) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyCooked FruitToasted

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