Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Glen Garioch
£79
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Garioch |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 58.2% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £78.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £79.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 Glen?
Glen Garioch 13 Year Old 2011 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 3374) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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
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