Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)
DistilleryBig PeatAdelphi
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%56.8%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£71.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £72.

For beginners: Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

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 £71.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Breath?

Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi) 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 at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Breath Of Speyside 11 Year Old 2006 (Adelphi)

SherriedHoneyToastedNutty

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