Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Linkwood
★ 4.00
£74
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Linkwood |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 51.5% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £73.82 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £74.
For beginners: Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 £73.82)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£73.82 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Linkwood 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11357) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)