Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie
Benrinnes
£61
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 52.8% |
| Age | 13 yr | NAS |
| Price | £60.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie
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 £61.
For beginners: Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£60.95 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 £60.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie 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 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 307051) - James Eadie
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021