Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%55.2%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£47.9£78.49
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £78.

For beginners: Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £78.49)

Cons

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£78.49 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 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - 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 14 Year Old 2002 (cask 1420) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

ToastedVanillaMalt ExtractOld WoodNutty

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