Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Edradour
★ 5.00
£75
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.5% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £75.
For beginners: Edradour 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £74.95)
- +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 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 12 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter