Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams
DistilleryBig PeatThe Nectar
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandBelgium
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%53.5%
AgeNAS16 yr
Price£47.9£77.75
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

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 £78.

For beginners: Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams is more approachable (50/100 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 £77.75)

Cons

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

Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£77.75 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 Irish?

Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams 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 Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Irish Single Malt 16 Year Old 1999 - The Nectar of the Daily Drams

Old WoodDried FruitSherriedHoneyNutty

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