Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pulteney
£179
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Pulteney |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 58.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £179 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 12 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £179)
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +More affordable (£179 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — 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 Old?
Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Old Pulteney 12 Year Old (cask 52.32) - Highland Whisky Festival 2020 (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)