Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Imperial
£203
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 42.1% | 47.2% |
| Age | 23 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £202.95 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £203 vs £250.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£202.95 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 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £202.95)
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old