Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldGlen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBig PeatGlen Moray
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£225
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky is better value at £225 vs £250.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky 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 £225)

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£225 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old / Port Wood Finish Speyside Whisky

Cooked FruitHoneyToasted

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