Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
DistilleryBig PeatArdnamurchan
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%55%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£47.9£71.5
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

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 £72.

For beginners: Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 £71.5)

Cons

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

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£71.5 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 Ardnamurchan?

Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Ardnamurchan 7 Year Old 2018 - Woodrow's of Edinburgh

Malt ExtractFresh FruitToastedVanilla

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