Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
Edradour
£44
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £43.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% is better value at £44 vs £48.
For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
Pros
- +More affordable (£43.95 vs £47.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £43.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4% 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 11 Year Old 1998 Bordeaux Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 56.4%
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021