Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Big Peat 10 Year OldCraigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBig PeatCraigellachie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%49.9%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£61.85£65.9
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £66.

For beginners: Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (60/100 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 affordable (£61.85 vs £65.9)

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£65.9 vs £61.85)
  • 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 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Only Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyHoneyOld Wood

Where to buy

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Craigellachie 12 Year Old 2009 (casks 307703 & 307704) - Dalgety (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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