Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldInchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatInchgower
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.2%48.7%
Age33 yr26 yr
Price£249.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £250.

For beginners: Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (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)
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 26 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.95)

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £249.95)

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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (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 Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyChocolate

Only Inchgower 26 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Malt Extract

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