Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single MaltBig Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryWave DistilBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV62%48%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£73.6£48.67
Rating5.00/5

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat Halloween Edition is better value at £49 vs £74.

For beginners: Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£73.6 vs £48.67)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£48.67 vs £73.6)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Wave?

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaSherriedYeasty

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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