Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky vs Peaky Blinder Bourbon

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

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside WhiskyPeaky Blinder Bourbon
DistilleryCragganmorePeaky Blinder
Region
CountryUnited KingdomAmerica
TypeBourbon
ABV40%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£18.5£22.51
Rating2.00/5

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner85/100
Value89/100

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Peaky Blinder Bourbon is rated higher (2.00 vs 0.00).

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky is better value at £19 vs £23.

For beginners: Peaky Blinder Bourbon is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£18.5 vs £22.51)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 2.0)

Peaky Blinder Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (2.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£22.51 vs £18.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Cragganmore?

Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Who should buy Peaky?

Peaky Blinder Bourbon is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old / Small Bottle Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractSmokeyToasted

Only Peaky Blinder Bourbon

VanillaNew WoodCooked Mash

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