Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pittyvaich
£350
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Pittyvaich |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 50% |
| Age | 33 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £350 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £350.
For beginners: Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £350)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£350 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 Pittyvaich?
Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Pittyvaich 18 Year Old 1990 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)