Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn
£196
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 52.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £195.56 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £196 vs £250.
For beginners: Big Peat 33 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £195.56)
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£195.56 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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.
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Longmorn 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 105064) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)