Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldJapanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV47.2%47.7%
Age33 yr21 yr
Price£249.95£178.95
Rating5.00/52.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness41/100
Beginner55/100
Value11/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £179 vs £250.

For beginners: Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (55/100 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 21 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £178.95)

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£178.95 vs £249.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 Japanese?

Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 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 Blended character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Japanese Blended Whisky #1 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Fresh FruitNuttyHoneyFragantToasted

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