Big Peat at Christmas 2022 vs Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2022Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%52.4%
AgeNAS24 yr
Price£52.9£88.1
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

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

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £88.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 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 £88.1)

Cons

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

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£88.1 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Old Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2022

SmokeyKipperyLeathery

Only Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Where to buy

Big Peat at Christmas 2022

Inchmurrin 24 Year Old 1993 (cask 2855) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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