An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£65
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Duncan Taylor | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53.3% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £64.55 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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 £65.
For beginners: An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.55 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 £64.55)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy An?
An Iconic Speyside 12 Year Old 2010 (cask 2934523) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
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