Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)
DistilleryBig PeatNorth British
RegionIslayLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV52.8%52.3%
AgeNAS18 yr
Price£47.9£59.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)

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 £60.

For beginners: North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club) 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 £59.95)

Cons

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

North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£59.95 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 North?

North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club) 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 North British 18 Year Old 1994 (The Whisky Club)

VanillaToastedHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Explore more