Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldFour Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024
DistilleryBig PeatFour Roses
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£195
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value20/100

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024 is better value at £195 vs £250.

For beginners: Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £195)

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£195 vs £249.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Four?

Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition / Bot.2024

VanillaHoneyFresh FruitToasted

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