Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)
DistilleryBig PeatGlenrothes
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%59.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£47.9£77.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)

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 £78.

For beginners: Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi) 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 £77.95)

Cons

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

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 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 Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi) 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

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Glenrothes 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 10236) (Adelphi)

ToastedHoneySherriedVanillaNutty

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