Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Benrinnes
£71
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7) | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 54% | 52.8% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £70.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
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 £71.
For beginners: Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£70.95 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 £70.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7) 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 Benrinnes 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 301395) - Monologue (Chapter 7)
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021