Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Keith
★ 5.00
£56
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Keith |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £56.14 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £56.
For beginners: Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £56.14)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.14 vs £47.9)
- −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 Glen?
Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Glen Keith 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 11169) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)