Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryCopperworksBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.5%52.8%
Age3 yrNAS
Price£69.95£47.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value71/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £70.

For beginners: Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £69.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy Copperworks?

Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Only Copperworks 3 Year Old 2015 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitToastedNew WoodVanillaHoney

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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