Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory)
Caol Ila
£39
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Big Peat |
| Region | Islay | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £38.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (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).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory) is better value at £39 vs £45.
For beginners: Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£38.95 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £38.95)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Casks 310801 & 310806 (Signatory) 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 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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