Big Peat Halloween Edition vs Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

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

Big Peat Halloween EditionLalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018
DistilleryBig PeatMarius Bielle
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV48%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£48.67£42.25
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat Halloween Edition

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

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is better value at £42 vs £49.

For beginners: Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 is more approachable (75/100 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 £42.25)

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£42.25 vs £48.67)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Lalande?

Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Big Peat Halloween Edition

SmokeyCoal-gas

Only Lalande de Pomerol Marius Bielle 2018

TobaccoLeafy

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