Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£60
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Teaninich |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 54.3% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £59.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £59.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.9)
- −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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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 Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 356846) - James Eadie (Master of Malt Exclusive)