Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)
DistilleryBig PeatTobermory
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%63.3%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£68.1
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)

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 £68.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 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 £68.1)

Cons

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

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (63.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.1 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 Ledaig?

Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi) 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

Both taste of

SmokeyOily

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

MedicinalCoal-gas

Only Ledaig 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 800001) (Adelphi)

LeatheryMalt Extract

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