Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryGlenburgieBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.8%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£36.5£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £37 vs £48.

For beginners: Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£36.5 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • 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 £36.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glenburgie 7 Year Old 2007 (cask 10574) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractHay-likeLeafy

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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