Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Mortlach
£53
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Mortlach | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.85 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - 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).
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £53.
For beginners: Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£52.85 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 £52.85)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 20 Year Old 1996 (casks 190 & 191) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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
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