Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatSignatory
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%46%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£47.9£43.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £44 vs £48.

For beginners: Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.9 vs £43.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£43.95 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Unnamed?

Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Unnamed Speyside 13 Year Old 2007 - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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