Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryLangatunBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV49.4%52.8%
Age5 yrNAS
Price£78.95£47.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value63/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £79.

For beginners: Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£78.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £78.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy Langatun?

Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single 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 Langatun 5 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitToastedVanilla

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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