Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAdelphiBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.8%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£71.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

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 £72.

For beginners: Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 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 £71.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Breath?

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi) 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 Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

SherriedHoneyToastedNutty

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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