La Piautre Whisky Single Malt vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

La Piautre Whisky Single MaltBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryLa PiautreBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryFranceScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£40.46£47.9
Rating5.00/5

La Piautre Whisky Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

La Piautre Whisky Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

La Piautre Whisky Single Malt is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: La Piautre Whisky Single Malt is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

La Piautre Whisky Single Malt

Pros

  • +More affordable (£40.46 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.9 vs £40.46)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy La?

La Piautre Whisky Single Malt 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 La Piautre Whisky Single Malt

Malt ExtractToastedFresh FruitHay-like

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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