Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatAberlour
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%53.8%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£47.9£50.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £51.

For beginners: Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 £50.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£50.95 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 Aberlour?

Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Aberlour 19 Year Old 1990 Cask 101776 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedHoneyVanillaDried FruitToasted

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