Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
★ 5.00
£75
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £75.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 vs £47.9)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £74.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
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 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
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