Big Peat 33 Year Old vs WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 33 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£250
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
WV Baker
£179
| Big Peat 33 Year Old | WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | WV Baker |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended Malt | |
| ABV | 47.2% | 40% |
| Age | 33 yr | NAS |
| Price | £249.95 | £179 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 33 Year Old
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
Big Peat 33 Year Old
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
Quick verdict
Big Peat 33 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen is better value at £179 vs £250.
For beginners: WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen 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 £179)
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£179 vs £249.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 WV?
WV Baker 1987 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 01-87 / Cyclamen suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
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Only Big Peat 33 Year Old
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