Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£231
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Big Peat |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 47.2% |
| Age | 26 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £230.9 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £231 vs £250.
For beginners: Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£230.9 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £230.9)
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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 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
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