Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Clynelish
£200
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Clynelish |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £200 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is better value at £200 vs £250.
For beginners: Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan is more approachable (60/100 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £200)
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan
Pros
- +More affordable (£200 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −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 Clynelish?
Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan 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 33 Year Old
Only Clynelish 13 Year Old 1990 (Bottled 2004) - Eilan Gillan