Big Peat 33 Year Old vs The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

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

Big Peat 33 Year OldThe Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl
DistilleryBig PeatThe Lakes Distillery
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV47.2%40%
Age33 yrNAS
Price£249.95£197.99
Rating5.00/5

Big Peat 33 Year Old

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

Smoke64/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat 33 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl is better value at £198 vs £250.

For beginners: The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£249.95 vs £197.99)

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£197.99 vs £249.95)

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 The?

The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Smokey

Only Big Peat 33 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitOld WoodChocolate

Only The Lakes Whiskymaker's Editions Liberty 70cl

ToastedVanillaMalt Extract

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