Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldPrince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s
DistilleryBig PeatThe Welsh Whisky Co.
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandWales
TypeBlended MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £180 vs £250.

For beginners: Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £180)

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

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 Prince?

Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s 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

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokeySherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only Prince of Wales 10 Year Old - 1980s

Malt ExtractHoneyToastedVanillaFresh Fruit

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