Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Benriach
£70
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £69.9 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
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 £70.
For beginners: Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£69.9 vs £47.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 £69.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 12 Year Old 2010 - Old Malt Cask 25th Anniversary (Hunter Laing)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021