Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)
DistilleryBig PeatUncharted Whisky
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%54%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£47.9£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness85/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

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 £67.

For beginners: A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

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 £66.95)

Cons

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

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy A?

A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only A Speyside Distillery 12 Year Old 2013 - Speys Oddity (Uncharted Whisky)

VegetativeCitricHoneySolvent

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