Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Macduff
£68
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Macduff | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £68.12 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £68.
For beginners: Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.12 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 £68.12)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Macduff?
Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Macduff 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12362) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021