Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland
DistilleryBig PeatTamdhu
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%58.3%
AgeNAS4 yr
Price£47.9£60.78
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland

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 £61.

For beginners: Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland 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 £60.78)

Cons

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

Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.78 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 Tamdhu?

Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland 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 Tamdhu 2013 (bottled 2017) (cask 17008) - Malts Of Scotland

SherriedDried FruitToastedOld Wood

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