Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Invergordon
£185
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.2% | 48.5% |
| Age | 33 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £184.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £185 vs £250.
For beginners: Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 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 £184.84)
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£184.84 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 Invergordon?
Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
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