Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryInchgowerBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV59.8%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£60.78£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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 £61.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.78 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 £60.78)

Cons

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

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Inchgower 11 Year Old 2005 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

KipperyOld WoodLeathery

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Coal-gasOily

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