Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryGlengoyneBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£56.9£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £57.

For beginners: Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£56.9 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 £56.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

Toasted

Only Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitHoney

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

Where to buy

Glengoyne 8 Year Old 2014 (cask DL16333) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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