Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%55.7%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£47.9£39.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.9 vs £39.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Edradour 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • 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 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask 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 13 Year Old 1997 Moscatel Cask Finish - Straight from the Cask

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyToastedVanilla

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