Big Peat at Christmas 2022 vs Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£53
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Dufftown
£49
| Big Peat at Christmas 2022 | Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Dufftown |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £52.9 | £48.97 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat at Christmas 2022
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £49 vs £53.
For beginners: Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£52.9 vs £48.97)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£48.97 vs £52.9)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 Dufftown?
Dufftown 13 Year Old 1999 (cask 9659) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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