Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldCutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended
ABV47.2%44.1%
Age33 yr42 yr
Price£249.95£226.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £227 vs £250.

For beginners: Cutler & Stubbs 42 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £226.95)

Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£226.95 vs £249.95)
  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 33 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Cutler?

Cutler & Stubbs 42 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

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Only Cutler & Stubbs 42 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

ToastedNutty

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