Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%57.5%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£48.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value82/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £49.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1% 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 £48.95)

Cons

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£48.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Edradour?

Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1% 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 Edradour 11 Year Old 2000 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 57.1%

Cooked FruitSherriedChocolateToastedOld Wood

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