Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
DistilleryLoch LomondBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52%54.2%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£68.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £50 vs £69.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £68.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 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 Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractSherriedFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyToastedOilyDried FruitMedicinal

Where to buy

Loch Lomond 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 9526) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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