Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Bardstown Bourbon Co
£69
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
| Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series | Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bardstown Bourbon Co | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 53% | 52.8% |
| Age | 6 yr | NAS |
| Price | £68.95 | £47.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
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 £69.
For beginners: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.95 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 £68.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Who should buy Bardstown?
Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series 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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Straight Wheated Bourbon - Origin Series
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021