Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBenrinnesBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49%52.8%
Age11 yrNAS
Price£51.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £52.

For beginners: Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.95 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 £51.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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 Benrinnes 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedNuttyVanilla

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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