Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Highland Park
£243
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Highland Park |
| Region | Islay | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 54% |
| Age | 33 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £243.13 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £243 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 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £243.13)
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£243.13 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Highland?
Highland Park 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 2476) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Both taste of