Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Glen Grant
£68
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 50.1% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £68.26 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
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 £68.
For beginners: Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) is more approachable (50/100 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 £68.26)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.26 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray) 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 Glen Grant 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 148490) - Cask Collection (A. D. Rattray)