Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Craigellachie
£61
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Craigellachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.6% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £61.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £61 vs £62.
For beginners: Big Peat 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £61.2)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£61.2 vs £61.85)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2013 (cask 300805b) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange