Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Lochside
£399
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Lochside |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 50% |
| Age | 33 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £399 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £399.
For beginners: Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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)
- +More affordable (£249.95 vs £399)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£399 vs £249.95)
- −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 Lochside?
Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Lochside 18 Year Old 1991 (cask 6303) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)