Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Bladnoch
£40
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Big Peat |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 18 Year Old 1993 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
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
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