Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled vs Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple DistilledBig Peat 33 Year Old
DistilleryBenriachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.8%47.2%
Age22 yr33 yr
Price£190£249.95
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled is better value at £190 vs £250.

For beginners: Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled

Pros

  • +More affordable (£190 vs £249.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

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 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £190)

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled

NuttyToasted

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyOld Wood

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