Big Peat at Christmas 2022 vs Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2022Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits
DistilleryBig PeatLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%51.7%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£52.9£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value95/100

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is better value at £53 vs £83.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£52.9 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £52.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat at Christmas 2022 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 Croftengea?

Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits 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

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2022

KipperyOld WoodLeathery

Only Croftengea 11 Year Old 2010 (cask LL1021) – Hidden Spirits

Oily

Where to buy

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

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