Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)
DistilleryBig PeatGlentauchers
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%54%
AgeNAS6 yr
Price£47.9£59.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner50/100
Value67/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics) is more approachable (50/100 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 £59.95)

Cons

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

Glentauchers 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics) 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 6 Year Old 2014 (cask 9900053) - The Falls of Caledonia (Heroes & Heretics)

SherriedDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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