Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryCraigellachieBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV59.8%46%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£65.95£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £66.

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

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£65.95 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 £65.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

SmokeyOilyLeathery

Only Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

NuttyTobacco

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

ToastedKippery

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Craigellachie 11 Year Old 2007 (cask 900694) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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