Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%50.5%
AgeNAS14 yr
Price£47.9£54.95
Rating5.00/53.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value55/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.00).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £55.

For beginners: Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 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 £54.95)

Cons

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

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (3.0 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Inchgower 14 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Cooked FruitToastedMalt ExtractVanillaHoney

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