Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatGlenlossie
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%48.4%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£47.9£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 £48.

For beginners: Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 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 £47.95)

Cons

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

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£47.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Glenlossie 12 Year Old 2007 (cask 13779) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

NuttyMalt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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