Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%) vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%)Big Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryConnemaraBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.2%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£64.75£47.9
Rating4.73/55.00/5

Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner25/100
Value73/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £65.

For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.75 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 £64.75)

Cons

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

Who should buy Connemara?

Connemara Turf Mor (58.2%) 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

SmokeyMedicinalOily

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Coal-gas

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