Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldOrd 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s
DistilleryBig PeatGlen Ord
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yr12 yr
Price£249.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £250.

For beginners: Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 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 12 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £180)

Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £249.95)

Cons

  • 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 Ord?

Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Ord 12 Year Old Highland Malt Whisky - 1970s

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedNuttyVanilla

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