Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldMortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
DistilleryBig PeatMortlach
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.2%51.2%
Age33 yr25 yr
Price£249.95£180.9
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) is better value at £181 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 25 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £180.9)

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£180.9 vs £249.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (51.2%) — 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Mortlach 25 Year Old 1990 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)

TobaccoLeatheryNuttyMalt Extract

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