Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryGlendullanBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age8 yr8 yr
Price£43.84£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - 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

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - 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).

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £44 vs £45.

For beginners: Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£43.84 vs £45.29)

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 £43.84)

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glendullan 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 12679) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractHoneyFresh FruitVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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