Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Big Peat 33 Year Old
DistilleryAberlourBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.9%47.2%
Age31 yr33 yr
Price£379.95£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Big Peat 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £380.

For beginners: Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£379.95 vs £249.95)
  • 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 affordable (£249.95 vs £379.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aberlour?

Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Aberlour 31 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

LeatheryTobaccoNutty

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyChocolate

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