Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Auchroisk
★ 5.00
£75
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £75 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £75.
For beginners: Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75 vs £47.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £75)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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 Auchroisk 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 801418) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021