Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Glen Elgin
£77
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Elgin | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £76.75 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
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 £77.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.75 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 £76.75)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Elgin 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 3205) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
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