Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatTobermory
RegionIslayIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.8%51.2%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£47.9£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat at Christmas 2021 is better value at £48 vs £67.

For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£47.9 vs £66.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £47.9)
  • 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Tobermory 21 Year Old - Batch 4 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyOld WoodToasted

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