Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping ShedBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAultmoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV61.3%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£74.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed

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 £75.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 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 £74.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed 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 Aultmore 11 Year Old (cask 9000019) - The Sipping Shed

SherriedDried FruitToastedOld WoodHoney

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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