Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
£200
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Longmorn |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 55.1% |
| Age | 33 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £200 vs £250.
For beginners: Big Peat 33 Year Old is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £199.95)
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £249.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.1%) — may need water
- −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 Longmorn?
Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Longmorn 18 Year Old 2002 (cask 800625) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)