Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Bunnahabhain
£36
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Bunnahabhain |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 4 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £36.35 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £36 vs £48.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £36.35)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +More affordable (£36.35 vs £47.9)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Bunnahabhain 4 Year Old 2013 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)