Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 vs Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryBig PeatEdradour
RegionIslayHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48%46%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£57.9£57.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023

Smoke64/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value86/100

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value86/100

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 is better value at £58 vs £58.

For beginners: Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£57.9 vs £57.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£57.95 vs £57.9)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Only Big Peat The Smokehouse Edition Fèis ìle 2023

SmokeySherriedToastedLeatheryOld Wood

Only Edradour 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 507) - Un-Chilfiltered Collection (Signatory)

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitCitric

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