Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Invergordon
£180
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.2% | 53.7% |
| Age | 33 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £180.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) is better value at £180 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 31 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £180.37)
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)
Pros
- +More affordable (£180.37 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — 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 Turns?
Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon) 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 Turns on a Daim 1988 (bottled 2019) - Wemyss Malts (Invergordon)