Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)
DistilleryBig PeatGlen Ord
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%43%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£47.9£69.9
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £70.

For beginners: Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky) is more approachable (75/100 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 £69.9)

Cons

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

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.9 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • 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 Glen?

Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Glen Ord 9 Year Old 2012 - Artist Collective 6.3 (La Maison du Whisky)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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