Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - 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
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glenburgie
£79
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glenburgie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.3% |
| Age | NAS | 22 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £78.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - 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 £79.
For beginners: Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glenburgie 22 Year Old 1988 Cask 11239 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)