Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask vs Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

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

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double CaskBig Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
DistilleryAberlourBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV40%53.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£67.95£46.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 is better value at £47 vs £68.

For beginners: Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.95 vs £46.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£46.95 vs £67.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 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.

Tasting notes

Only Aberlour 13 Year Old Double Cask

VanillaSherriedDried FruitToasted

Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

SmokeyMedicinalMossy

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Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021

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