Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old
&Whisky
★ 5.00
£60
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | &Whisky | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.8% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £59.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.
For beginners: Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£59.95 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 £59.95)
- +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 Saints?
Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Saints & Sinners & Rebels & Rogues 18 Year Old
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021