Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Cambus
£199
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Cambus |
| Region | Islay | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.2% | 53.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £199 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 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £199)
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — 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 Cambus?
Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Cambus 22 Year Old 1991 (cask 55888) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)