Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £44.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £45 vs £48.
For beginners: Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£44.95 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £44.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Ardlair?
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (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 Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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