Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich
£76
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 53.9% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £75.69 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
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 £76.
For beginners: Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 £75.69)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£75.69 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 Teaninch?
Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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 Teaninch 11 Year Old 2009 (cask 67717567) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)