Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon
£192
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.2% | 45.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £191.51 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £192 vs £250.
For beginners: Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (75/100 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 31 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £191.51)
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£191.51 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 520004) - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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