Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Johnnie Walker
★ 3.96
£199
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Johnnie Walker |
| Region | Islay | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.96/5 |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.96).
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old is better value at £199 vs £250.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 18 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £199)
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Johnnie Walker Platinum Label 18 Year Old