Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Big Peat 10 Year OldLoch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatLoch Lomond
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV46%48.4%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£61.85£49.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £50 vs £62.

For beginners: Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 10 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 (£61.85 vs £49.95)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£49.95 vs £61.85)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

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

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 10 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 Loch?

Loch Lomond 21 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 Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Only Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaFresh FruitOld WoodHoneyToasted

Where to buy

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Loch Lomond 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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