Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Mackmyra Grönt Te

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Mackmyra Grönt Te
DistilleryBig PeatMackmyra
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%46.1%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.9£51.9
Rating5.00/54.36/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Mackmyra Grönt Te

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner60/100
Value84/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mackmyra Grönt Te

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.36).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £52.

For beginners: Mackmyra Grönt Te is more approachable (60/100 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 £51.9)

Cons

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

Mackmyra Grönt Te

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£51.9 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Mackmyra?

Mackmyra Grönt Te suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Mackmyra Grönt Te

Green-HouseFresh FruitHoneySherriedToasted

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