Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended MaltBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryRhythm & Booze RecordsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%52.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£56.3£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value100/100

Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £56.

For beginners: Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.3 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £56.3)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Rhythm?

Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 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 Rhythm & Booze Records #1: The Rhythm & Booze Project 13 Year Old Single Sherry Butt Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitLeatheryToastedTobacco

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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