Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryLoch LomondBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46%
Age15 yr8 yr
Price£34.61£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

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).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.61 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (15 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 £34.61)

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory) 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 Inchmurrin 15 Year Old 1996 Cask 28 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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