Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single MaltBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryWave DistilBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryBelgiumScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV62%52.8%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£73.6£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

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 £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 £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £73.6)

Cons

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

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 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 Wave 10 Year Old August 17th Titus Single Malt

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaSherriedYeasty

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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