Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldOld Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection
DistilleryBig PeatOld Perth
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.2%44.6%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£250
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

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 £250.

For beginners: Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection 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 £250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£250 vs £249.95)
  • 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 Old?

Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

Smokey

Only Old Perth 1994 (bottled 2022) Vintage Collection

Toasted

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