Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Four Roses
£52
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Four Roses | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Bourbon | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 6 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.17 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
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 £52.
For beginners: Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.17 vs £45.29)
- −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 affordable (£45.29 vs £52.17)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Four?
Four Roses 6 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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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