Sixtowns Blended Whisky vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Sixtowns Blended WhiskyBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistillerySixtownsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV40%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£41.5£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Sixtowns Blended Whisky is better value at £42 vs £48.

For beginners: Sixtowns Blended Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Sixtowns Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.5 vs £47.9)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£47.9 vs £41.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Who should buy Sixtowns?

Sixtowns Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Sixtowns Blended Whisky

VanillaToastedMalt ExtractNutty

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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