Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 vs Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023Big Peat 33 Year Old
DistilleryLoch LomondBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV48.2%47.2%
Age22 yr33 yr
Price£199.9£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value20/100

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 is better value at £200 vs £250.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199.9 vs £249.95)

Cons

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

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.9)

Who should buy Loch?

Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 33 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Only Loch Lomond 22 Year Old 2000 Open Course Collection - 151st Royal Liverpool 2023

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

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