Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Laphroaig
£65
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Laphroaig |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.3% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £64.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
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 £65.
For beginners: Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is more approachable (35/100 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 £64.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£64.5 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 Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie) 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
Both taste of
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 2016 - Distilleries of Great Britain & Ireland (James Eadie)