Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Benriach
£67
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 58.3% | 52.8% |
| Age | 16 yr | NAS |
| Price | £67.03 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
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 £67.
For beginners: Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£67.03 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 £67.03)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 16 Year Old 1995 (cask 7164) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Cask Finish 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
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