Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBunnahabhainBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.1%52.8%
Age10 yrNAS
Price£74.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £75.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£74.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £74.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

SmokeyMedicinal

Only Bunnahabhain 10 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Coal-gasOily

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