Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of ScotlandBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryAultmoreBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV52.9%52.8%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£69.25£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland

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 £69.

For beginners: Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£69.25 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £69.25)

Cons

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

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland 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.

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 Aultmore 20 Year Old 1992 - The Single Malts of Scotland

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitOld Wood

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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