Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
Edradour
£199
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Edradour |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 58.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%) 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 13 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £199)
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.1%) — 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 Edradour?
Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%) 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 Edradour 13 Year Old 2002 Burgundy Cask Finish - Straight From The Cask (58.1%)