Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Benriach
£72
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 57.2% | 52.8% |
| Age | 11 yr | NAS |
| Price | £72 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 £72.
For beginners: Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72 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 £72)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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 Benriach 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 2372) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021