Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Craigellachie
£43
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Craigellachie | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 13 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £42.83 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) is better value at £43 vs £45.
For beginners: Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£42.83 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
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 £42.83)
Who should buy Craigellachie?
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie) 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 Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
Craigellachie 13 Year Old 2008 – The New Star (James Eadie)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange