Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£35
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Big Peat |
| Region | — | Islay |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £34.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is better value at £35 vs £45.
For beginners: Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£34.95 vs £45.29)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −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 £34.95)
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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Only Secret Irish Distillery 8 Year Old 2011 (Master of Malt)
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