Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryJuraBig Peat
RegionIslandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age10 yr8 yr
Price£52.08£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - 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).

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is better value at £45 vs £52.

For beginners: Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.08 vs £45.29)
  • 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 affordable (£45.29 vs £52.08)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island 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

Oily

Only Jura 10 Year Old 2012 (cask 15870) - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitLeafy

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryToastedKippery

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