Big Peat 33 Year Old vs GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
GlenAllachie
£201
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 54.2% |
| Age | 33 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £200.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £201 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 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £200.95)
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +More affordable (£200.95 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only GlenAllachie 20 Year Old 2005 (cask 5391) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Hogshead (Master of Malt Exclusive)