Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt vs Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single MaltBig Peat Halloween Edition
DistilleryTullamore D.E.W.Big Peat
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV41.3%48%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£56.95£48.67
Rating4.56/55.00/5

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value80/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

Big Peat Halloween Edition is better value at £49 vs £57.

For beginners: Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £48.67)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £56.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old 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 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 Tullamore D.E.W. 14 Year Old Single Malt

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyNuttyToasted

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

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