Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Aberlour
£74
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£47
| Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54.9% | 53.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.06 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
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 £74.
For beginners: Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.06 vs £46.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £74.06)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 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 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
Aberlour 23 Year Old 1989 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange