Big Peat 12 Year Old
- Distillery
- Big Peat
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £48
- Community rating
- 4.56 / 5 (9 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Kippery, Oily, Medicinal
- Description
- With a focus on the cask, Big Peat 12 Year Old blends Islay malts into a smokey, kippery experience. At 46% ABV, it's an oily, medicinal journey for those who appreciate the complexities of wood and malt coming together. Rating a robust 4.56 from just nine enthusiasts, it's intriguing for its balance of flavors. At £48, this could be your next favorite or just another step into the world of Islay blends.
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ABV
46%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£48
✦ Neatly Summary
Big Peat 12 Year Old is a 12-year-old blended malt from Big Peat (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Rated 4.6/5 by the community. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and oaky character — smokey, kippery, oily, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. Good value for the quality offered.
With a focus on the cask, Big Peat 12 Year Old blends Islay malts into a smokey, kippery experience. At 46% ABV, it's an oily, medicinal journey for those who appreciate the complexities of wood and malt coming together. Rating a robust 4.56 from just nine enthusiasts, it's intriguing for its balance of flavors. At £48, this could be your next favorite or just another step into the world of Islay blends.
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