Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Balmenach
£59
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Balmenach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.1% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £59.1 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 £59.
For beginners: Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
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 £59.1)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.1 vs £47.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)