Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Inver House
★ 4.20
£33
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inver House | Big Peat |
| Region | Other Scotch | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £33.28 | £45.29 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is better value at £33 vs £45.
For beginners: Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£33.28 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £33.28)
Who should buy Hankey?
Hankey Bannister 12 Year Old Regency suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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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