Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)
Balmenach
£48
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Balmenach |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)
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 £48.
For beginners: Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory) is more approachable (40/100 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 £47.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.95 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 Balmenach?
Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (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
Only Balmenach 9 Year Old 2016 - 100 Proof Edition #57 (Signatory)