Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Inchgower
£40
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Inchgower | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £39.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (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).
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (12 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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
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Where to buy
Inchgower 12 Year Old 2008 (casks 801491 & 801492) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange