Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
DistilleryBig PeatTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%54.3%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£59.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoToastedOld Wood

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