Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tomintoul
£52
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £52.33 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £52.
For beginners: Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.33 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 £52.33)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Tomintoul 9 Year Old 2014 (cask 2364) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021