Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask StrengthBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryTeelingBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV56.5%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£59.98£47.9
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

Smoke59/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value67/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.98 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £59.98)

Cons

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

Who should buy Teeling?

Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength 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.

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

Both taste of

SmokeyOilyCoal-gas

Only Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength

Rubbery

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Medicinal

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