Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Timorous Beastie
★ 5.00
£63
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Timorous Beastie |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 13 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £62.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £63.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£47.9 vs £62.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£62.95 vs £47.9)
- −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 Timorous?
Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Timorous Beastie 13 Year Old – Meet The Beast