Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ben Nevis
£82
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£53
| Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Big Peat at Christmas 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 54.2% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £81.95 | £52.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is better value at £53 vs £82.
For beginners: Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£81.95 vs £52.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£52.9 vs £81.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - 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 2022 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 Ben Nevis 13 Year Old 2012 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2022