Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls
Whisky Souls
£53
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Whisky Souls |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 10 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £52.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls
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 £53.
For beginners: Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls is more approachable (75/100 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 £52.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.99 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 Lagmore?
Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Only Lagmore 10 Year Old Speyside Blended Malt - Living Souls