Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£72
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 17 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £71.98 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £72.
For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 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 £71.98)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£71.98 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 Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Grant 17 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)