Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat 33 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£242
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
| Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat 33 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 59.1% | 47.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £242.03 | £249.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - 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 Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £242 vs £250.
For beginners: Big Peat 33 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£242.03 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — 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 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £242.03)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old