Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Blair Athol
£64
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £63.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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 £64.
For beginners: Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£63.95 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 £63.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 306578) - Single Cask Series (The Red Cask Company) 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
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