Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryFettercairnBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%52.8%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£52.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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 £53.

For beginners: Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.95 vs £47.9)
  • 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 affordable (£47.9 vs £52.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 Fettercairn 10 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToastedFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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