Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's MaltBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryTeaninichBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%52.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£66.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

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 £67.

For beginners: Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 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 £66.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Teaninich?

Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt 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 Teaninich 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 709849) - Auld Goonsy's Malt

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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