Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)
DistilleryBig PeatJohnny Drum Distiling Co.
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV52.8%50.5%
AgeNAS15 yr
Price£47.9£51.5
Rating5.00/54.27/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value83/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.27).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £52.

For beginners: Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl) 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 £51.5)

Cons

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

Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£51.5 vs £47.9)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 Johnny?

Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl) 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 Johnny Drum Private Stock (70cl)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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