Big Peat 20cl vs King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)

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

Big Peat 20clKing Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryBig PeatDouglas Laing
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV46%40%
AgeNAS3 yr
Price£14£17.95
Rating3.50/5

Big Peat 20cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Big Peat 20cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing) is rated higher (3.50 vs 0.00).

Big Peat 20cl is better value at £14 vs £18.

For beginners: King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 20cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£14 vs £17.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 3.5)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (3.5/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£17.95 vs £14)

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 20cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy King?

King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeyLeathery

Only Big Peat 20cl

Old Wood

Only King Of Scots The Peated Edition (Douglas Laing)

ToastedHoneyMalt Extract

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