Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldLagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky
DistilleryBig PeatLagavulin
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£199
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky is better value at £199 vs £250.

For beginners: Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky is more approachable (60/100 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 £199)

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Lagavulin?

Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Lagavulin 1995 Distillers Edition / Bot.2011 Islay Whisky

Cooked FruitToasted

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