Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - 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
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Loch Lomond
£63
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Loch Lomond |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £63.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £62.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 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 Loch?
Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12097) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)