Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)
Edradour
£75
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 59.2% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £74.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)
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 £75.
For beginners: Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%) 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 £74.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£74.95 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 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%) 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
Only Edradour 13 Year Old 2007 Bourbon Cask Matured Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter (59.2%)