Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)
DistilleryBig PeatGlentauchers
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%57.8%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£47.9£68.87
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

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 £69.

For beginners: Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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 £68.87)

Cons

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

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.87 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn) 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 Glentauchers 13 Year Old 2009 Vintage Casks (Mossburn)

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitVanillaToasted

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