Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Pursuit Double Oak BourbonBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryPursuit SpiritsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV54%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£77.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Pursuit Double Oak 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 £78.

For beginners: Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.95 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 £77.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Pursuit?

Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon 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 Pursuit Double Oak Bourbon

Old WoodVanillaToastedNew Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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