Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye WhiskyBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryFlokiBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

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 £65.

For beginners: Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£64.95 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 £64.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Floki?

Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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

Both taste of

Medicinal

Only Floki Eth Icelandic Rye Whisky Icelandic Rye Whisky

VegetativeLeafyFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyCoal-gasOily

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