Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionInchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£48.67£39.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £40 vs £49.

For beginners: Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £39.95)

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.67)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - 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

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

Only Inchgower 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 14295) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedHoney

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