Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)
DistilleryBig PeatTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%53.9%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£47.9£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

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: Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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 £49.95)

Cons

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

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.95 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 Teaninich?

Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.) 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 Teaninich 11 Year Old 2010 (Thompson Bros.)

Cooked FruitMalt ExtractToastedOld Wood

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