Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year OldBig Peat at Christmas 2021
Distillery&WhiskyBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV40%52.8%
Age7 yrNAS
Price£49.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old

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 £50.

For beginners: Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.95 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 £49.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Malt?

Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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 Malt & Rye & Suffolk & Goode 7 Year Old

ToastedMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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