Big Peat at Christmas 2022 vs Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2022Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%58.1%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£52.9£67.45
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

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 £67.

For beginners: Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter is more approachable (40/100 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 £67.45)

Cons

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

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£67.45 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 Edradour?

Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter 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 2022

SmokeyKipperyOld WoodLeathery

Only Edradour 14 Year Old 2000 (cask 3148) Natural Cask Strength - Ibisco Decanter

SherriedVanillaDried FruitOilyToasted

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