Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature
DistilleryBig PeatClandestin
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV52.8%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.9£79.75
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Smoke0/100
Sweetness35/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

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 £80.

For beginners: Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is more approachable (70/100 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 affordable (£47.9 vs £79.75)

Cons

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

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£79.75 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 Clandestin?

Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Clandestin Les Semblables Austral 2022 Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature

ToastedFresh FruitVegetative

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