Big Peat Halloween Edition vs North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionNorth British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryBig PeatNorth British
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV48%50.1%
AgeNAS13 yr
Price£48.67£49.5
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Big Peat Halloween Edition is better value at £49 vs £50.

For beginners: Big Peat Halloween Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.67 vs £49.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£49.5 vs £48.67)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 North?

North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New 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

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

Only North British 13 Year Old 2011 (cask 248817/2011) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

SherriedVanillaHoneyMalt ExtractToasted

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