Big Peat at Christmas 2021 vs Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)

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

Big Peat at Christmas 2021Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)
DistilleryBig PeatWilderness Trail
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV52.8%50%
AgeNASNAS
Price£47.9£77.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

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

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)

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 £78.

For beginners: Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl) is more approachable (60/100 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 £77.95)

Cons

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

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£77.95 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 Wilderness?

Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat at Christmas 2021

SmokeyMedicinalCoal-gasOily

Only Wilderness Trail Small Batch Bourbon (70cl)

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

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