An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryMaster of MaltBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£59.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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 £60.

For beginners: An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £59.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy An?

An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt) 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 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.

Tasting notes

Only An English Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - World Cup Edition (Master of Malt)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToastedOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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