Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
DistilleryMortlachBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV54.2%54.2%
Age18 yrNAS
Price£76.95£49.9
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £50 vs £77.

For beginners: Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£76.95 vs £49.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£49.9 vs £76.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried Fruit

Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

SherriedChocolateTobacco

Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

SmokeyToastedOilyMedicinal

Where to buy

Mortlach 18 Year Old 1990 - Mission (Murray McDavid)

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022

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