Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Big Peat 33 Year OldInvergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryBig PeatInvergordon
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltGrain
ABV47.2%47.5%
Age33 yr50 yr
Price£249.95£349.95
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value20/100

Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £350.

For beginners: Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 affordable (£249.95 vs £349.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (50 vs 33 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£349.95 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 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Invergordon 50 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

VanillaHoneyNuttyMalt Extract

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