Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight BourbonBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBrother's BondBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV50%52.8%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£61.5£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon

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 £62.

For beginners: Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.5 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 £61.5)

Cons

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

Who should buy Brother's?

Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Brother's Bond Bottled in Bond 7 Year Old Straight Bourbon

VanillaHoneyToastedCooked MashNutty

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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