Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glen Grant
£207
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £206.62 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £207 vs £250.
For beginners: Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) 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 27 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £206.62)
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +More affordable (£206.62 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 1990 (cask 17246) (bottled 2017) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)