Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldMortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£399
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky

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 £399.

For beginners: Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside 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 affordable (£249.95 vs £399)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £249.95)
  • 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside 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

Smokey

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Mortlach 10 Year Old / Editor's Nose Speyside Whisky

Malt ExtractToastedOily

Where to buy

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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