Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - 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
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Imperial
£203
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Imperial |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 42.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £202.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £203 vs £250.
For beginners: Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £202.95)
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£202.95 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 Imperial?
Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Imperial 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 4190) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)