Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey
£207
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 51.1% | 47.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £206.5 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £207 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£206.5 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.1%) — may need water
- −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 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £206.5)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Spey 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12952) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old