The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of VoodooBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBrave New SpiritsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50.5%52.8%
Age12 yrNAS
Price£63.42£47.9
Rating5.00/5

The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo

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 £63.

For beginners: The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£63.42 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 £63.42)

Cons

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

Who should buy The?

The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo 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 The Dancing Cultist 12 Year Old - Spirit of Voodoo

VanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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