Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Mortlach
£41
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (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 | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £40.55 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (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).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is better value at £41 vs £45.
For beginners: Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£40.55 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (17 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 £40.55)
Who should buy Mortlach?
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (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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Only Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
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Where to buy
Mortlach 17 Year Old 1995 (casks 4092+4093) - Un-Chillfiltered (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange