Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey
DistilleryBig PeatMB Roland
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltCorn
ABV52.8%56.5%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.9£60.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

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 £61.

For beginners: MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey is more approachable (55/100 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 £60.95)

Cons

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

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£60.95 vs £47.9)
  • 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 MB?

MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only MB Roland Straight Corn Whiskey

VanillaHoneyToastedNew Wood

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