Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant
£207
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.2% |
| Age | 27 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £206.62 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £207 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£206.62 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 27 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £206.62)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old