Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryMortlachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV57.1%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£46.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £48.

For beginners: Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £47.9)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • 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 £46.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory) 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 Mortlach 11 Year Old 2013 - 100 Proof Edition #34 (Signatory)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitToastedNutty

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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