Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask
Bladnoch
£199
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Bladnoch |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask 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 16 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £199)
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Bladnoch 16 Year Old 1980 (casks 89/591/12) - First Cask