Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
DistilleryBig PeatAllt-á-Bhainne
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%49.7%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£47.9£65.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £66.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is more approachable (50/100 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 £65.95)

Cons

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£65.95 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 Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

MedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 12 Year Old 2008 (cask 169) - Monologue (Chapter 7)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitLeafy

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