Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Carn Mor
£203
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Carn Mor |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 56.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £203.01 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £203 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 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £203.01)
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£203.01 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — 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 Orkney?
Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Orkney 22 Year Old 2002 (cask 292002) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)