Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£242
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 59.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £242.03 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £242 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 30 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £242.03)
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£242.03 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1985 (cask 11009) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
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