Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Balmenach
£59
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 52.8% |
| Age | 17 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.1 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 £59.
For beginners: Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.1 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 £59.1)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 Balmenach 17 Year Old 1998 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021