Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldGreen Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012
DistilleryBig PeatSpot Whiskey
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Pot Still
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012 is better value at £199 vs £250.

For beginners: Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012 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 £199)

Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£199 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 Green?

Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Sherried

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeyDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Green Spot Irish Whiskey - Pre 2012

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaNutty

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