Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's MaltBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryDailuaineBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.6%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£48.9£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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 £49.

For beginners: Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.9 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 £48.9)

Cons

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

Who should buy Dailuaine?

Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 308909) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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