Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldGreen Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
DistilleryBig PeatGreen Spot
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended MaltIrish
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is better value at £180 vs £250.

For beginners: Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange 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 £180)

Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£180 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 Green?

Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Green Spot 2013 / 10 Year Old / Bourbon Cask / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange

CitricFresh FruitVanillaToasted

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