Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Port Ellen
£231
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Port Ellen |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 46% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £230.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £231 vs £250.
For beginners: Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 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 26 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £230.9)
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£230.9 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 Port?
Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Port Ellen 26 Year Old 1983 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)