Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£48
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
North British
£39
| Big Peat at Christmas 2021 | North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | North British |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.8% | 46.4% |
| Age | NAS | 11 yr |
| Price | £47.9 | £38.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Big Peat at Christmas 2021
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Quick verdict
Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is better value at £39 vs £48.
For beginners: North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) is more approachable (85/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.9 vs £38.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £47.9)
Cons
- −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 North?
North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper) 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 North British 11 Year Old (The Easy Sipper)