Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
That Boutique-y Whisky Company
£200
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | That Boutique-y Whisky Company |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 45.8% |
| Age | 33 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £199.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £250.
For beginners: Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £199.95)
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£199.95 vs £249.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 Speyside?
Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Speyside #4 26 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)