Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
£325
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Invergordon |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 47.2% | 49.7% |
| Age | 33 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £325 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat 33 Year Old is better value at £250 vs £325.
For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 affordable (£249.95 vs £325)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (50 vs 33 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£325 vs £249.95)
- −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 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Invergordon 50 Year Old 1966 (cask 11182) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)