Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Ben Nevis
£62
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 52.8% |
| Age | 9 yr | NAS |
| Price | £61.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - 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 £62.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£61.95 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 £61.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - 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 Ben Nevis 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2349) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021