Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryGlenturretBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.5%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£44.95£45.29
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £45 vs £45.

For beginners: Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£44.95 vs £45.29)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £44.95)

Who should buy Ruadh?

Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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

SmokeyToasted

Only Ruadh Maor 8 Year Old 2011 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

LeatheryOilyKippery

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