Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryBig PeatTeaninich
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%56.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£47.9£63.95
Rating5.00/52.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner40/100
Value31/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £64.

For beginners: Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 £63.95)

Cons

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

Teaninich 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£63.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 9 Year Old 2012 (cask 702608) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SherriedVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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