Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton WhiskyBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryGlen GariochBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.2%52.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£72.42£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

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: Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£72.42 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 £72.42)

Cons

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

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky 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 Glen Garioch 13 Year Old - Chorlton Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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