Big Peat 33 Year Old vs Strathmill 22 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
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Strathmill
£202
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Strathmill |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Age | 33 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £249.95 | £201.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £202 vs £250.
For beginners: Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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)
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 22 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£249.95 vs £201.95)
Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£201.95 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 Strathmill?
Strathmill 22 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 Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
Only Strathmill 22 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)