Big Peat Halloween Edition vs J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionJ.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon
DistilleryBig PeatJ.W Kelly
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltBourbon
ABV48%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.67£35.94
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Smoke63/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Halloween Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is better value at £36 vs £49.

For beginners: J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Big Peat Halloween Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.67 vs £35.94)

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£35.94 vs £48.67)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Halloween Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Who should buy J.W.?

J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon 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 Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gasDried Fruit

Only J.W. Kelly Old Milford Bourbon

VanillaHoneyTobaccoToastedFresh Fruit

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