Roe & Co Irish Whiskey vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Roe & Co Irish WhiskeyBig Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryRoe & CoBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedBlended Malt
ABV45%46%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£33.99£45.29
Rating4.48/55.00/5

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.48).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Roe & Co Irish Whiskey is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.99 vs £45.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£45.29 vs £33.99)

Who should buy Roe?

Roe & Co Irish Whiskey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Roe & Co Irish Whiskey

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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