Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Tobermory
£70
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Big Peat |
| Region | Island | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 19 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
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 £70.
For beginners: Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 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 £69.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 19 Year Old 1994 (cask 5174) - Single Malts of Scotland (Speciality Drinks) 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
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