Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series vs Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin SeriesBig Peat at Christmas 2021
DistilleryBardstown Bourbon CoBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonBlended Malt
ABV50%52.8%
Age6 yrNAS
Price£59.95£47.9
Rating5.00/5

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

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: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

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 Bardstown?

Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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 Bardstown Bourbon Co. Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon - Origin Series

New WoodVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

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