Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection
DistilleryBig PeatGlen Spey
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%60.1%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£47.9£65.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

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: Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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 £65.95)

Cons

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

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.1%) — may need water
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection 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 Glen Spey 7 Year Old 2015 (cask 100726) - Spirits Shop' Selection

Malt ExtractToastedOld WoodFresh Fruit

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