Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBlair AtholBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.7%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£78.28£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth)

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 £78.

For beginners: Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.28 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 £78.28)

Cons

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

Who should buy Blair?

Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth) 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.

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 Blair Athol 11 Year Old - Vino de Color (Brig O' Perth)

SherriedLeatheryDried FruitTobaccoOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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