The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70clBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryWeetwoodBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£59.89£47.9
Rating5.00/5

The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl

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 £60.

For beginners: The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.89 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 £59.89)

Cons

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

Who should buy The?

The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl 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 The Cheshire Single Malt Whisky 5 Year Old, 70cl

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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