Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%60%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£75.75
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner40/100
Value66/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £76.

For beginners: Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £75.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Edradour 11 Year Old 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£75.75 vs £47.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 2013 - Ibisco Decanter 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 2013 - Ibisco Decanter

Malt ExtractToastedHoneyVanillaNutty

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