Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldJohnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design
DistilleryBig PeatJohnnie Walker
RegionIslayOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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: Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design is more approachable (85/100 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

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyChocolate

Only Johnnie Walker Blue Label - Vienna Limited Edition Design

HoneyVanilla

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