Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryGlengoyneBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.2%46%
Age14 yr8 yr
Price£56.12£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £56.

For beginners: Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.12 vs £45.29)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£45.29 vs £56.12)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 14 Year Old 2001 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyVanillaFresh FruitMalt Extract

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Where to buy

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