Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£245
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 49.6% | 47.2% |
| Age | 39 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £244.95 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £245 vs £250.
For beginners: Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£244.95 vs £249.95)
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 33 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £244.95)
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 39 Year Old 1965 (cask 15504) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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
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