Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Never Say Die
£79
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Never Say Die | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 55.6% | 52.8% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £78.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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 £79.
For beginners: Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£78.95 vs £47.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £78.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Never?
Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive 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 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 Never Say Die Barrel Strength Whiskey (Barrel No.5) - Master of Malt Exclusive
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021