Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Cameron Bridge
£40
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Big Peat |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.5 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £48.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£39.5 vs £47.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £39.5)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory) 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 Cameronbridge 12 Year Old 2012 - 100 Proof Grain Edition #1 (Signatory)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021