Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) vs Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Balblair
£72
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£47
| Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) | Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 53.8% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72.03 | £46.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (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 £72.
For beginners: Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.03 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 £72.03)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (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 Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Only Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
Balblair 22 Year Old 1990 - Authentic Collection (WM Cadenhead)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat The Peatrichor Edition - Fèis Ìle 2021
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange