Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye WhiskyBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAber FallsBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryWalesScotland
TypeRyeBlended Malt
ABV47%52.8%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£59.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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 £60.

For beginners: Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 £59.95)

Cons

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

Who should buy Aber?

Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aber Falls 6 Year Old Rye Whisky

New WoodVanillaToastedCooked Mash

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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