Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Glenkinchie
£79
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenkinchie | Big Peat |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.7% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £78.5 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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 £79.
For beginners: Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.5 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 £78.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Lowland?
Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland 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 Lowland 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 303995) - The Single Malts of Scotland
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021