Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Signatory
£47
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Signatory |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 57.1% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £46.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory) is better value at £47 vs £48.
For beginners: Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £46.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£46.95 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −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 Speyside?
Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (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
Only Speyside (M) 13 Year Old 2011 - 100 Proof Edition #27 (Signatory)