Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan vs Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan GillanBig Peat 33 Year Old
DistilleryClynelishBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%47.2%
Age13 yr33 yr
Price£200£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is better value at £200 vs £250.

For beginners: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

Pros

  • +More affordable (£200 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 13 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £200)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan 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 Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToastedFresh Fruit

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

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