Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Girvan
£57
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Girvan |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 53.8% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £56.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £57.
For beginners: Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (65/100 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 £56.62)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.62 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 Girvan?
Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Girvan 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 597000081) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)