High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke vs Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)

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

High Coast Timmer - Peat SmokeEvan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)
DistilleryHigh CoastEvan Williams
Region
CountrySwedenAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV48%43.3%
AgeNASNAS
Price£61.25£45.95
Rating5.00/5

High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value82/100

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024) is better value at £46 vs £61.

For beginners: Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£61.25 vs £45.95)

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£45.95 vs £61.25)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy High?

High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke 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 Evan?

Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only High Coast Timmer - Peat Smoke

SmokeyOilyHay-likeMedicinal

Only Evan Williams Single Barrel 2016 (bottled 2024)

VanillaNew WoodNutty

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