Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatBrackla
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%57.1%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£49.5
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness62/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)

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 £50.

For beginners: Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory) 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 £49.5)

Cons

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

Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.5 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 Royal?

Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory) 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 Royal Brackla 11 Year Old 2014 - 100 Proof Edition #67 (Signatory)

SherriedFresh FruitHoney

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