Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatSlyrs Destillerie
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandGermany
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%52.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.9£69.95
Rating5.00/54.50/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value64/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £70.

For beginners: Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £69.95)

Cons

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

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Slyrs?

Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Slyrs 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt ExtractNew WoodVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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