Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldGlendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish
DistilleryBig PeatGlendalough
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.2%46%
Age33 yr17 yr
Price£249.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish is better value at £200 vs £250.

For beginners: Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish 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 17 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.95)

Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

Pros

  • +More affordable (£199.95 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 Glendalough?

Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Glendalough 17 Year Old Irish Whiskey - Mizunara Oak Finish

HoneyCitricToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

Explore more