Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Imperial
£51
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Imperial | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £51.42 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (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).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £51.
For beginners: Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£51.42 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 £51.42)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Imperial?
Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Imperial 20 Year Old 1995 (casks 50242 & 50243) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition