Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Edradour
£50
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 58.8% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £49.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
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 £50.
For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% is more approachable (55/100 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 £49.94)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (58.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£49.94 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 Edradour?
Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8% suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Edradour 11 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From the Cask 58.8%