Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Amrut Two Continents 2nd EditionBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAmrutBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV50%52.8%
AgeNASNAS
Price£59.95£47.9
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value83/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £60.

For beginners: Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£59.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £59.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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 Amrut Two Continents 2nd Edition

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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