Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Edradour
£53
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.8% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £53.11 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
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 £53.
For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£53.11 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 £53.11)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask 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 Edradour 11 Year Old 2001 Port Wood Finish - Straight from the Cask
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021