Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryLoch LomondBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.2%52.8%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£61.9£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £62.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£61.9 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 £61.9)

Cons

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

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (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 Inchmurrin 18 Year Old 1993 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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