Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Benrinnes
£43
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits is better value at £43 vs £48.
For beginners: Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.95 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £42.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits 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 8 Year Old 2012 - North Star Spirits
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021