Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7 vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryEdradourBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV59%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£76.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7

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 £77.

For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 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 £76.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7 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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2013 Sherry Cask Strength Batch #7

SherriedChocolateDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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