Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)
DistilleryBig PeatInvergordon
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV52.8%44.5%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£47.9£51.45
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner65/100
Value97/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £51.

For beginners: Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £51.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.45 vs £47.9)
  • 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Invergordon 36 Year Old Cask 108434 (Bladnoch)

Old WoodVanillaNuttyMalt ExtractSandy

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