Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Timorous Beastie
£38
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Timorous Beastie | Big Peat |
| Region | Highland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 46% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £37.52 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £38 vs £45.
For beginners: Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£37.52 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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£45.29 vs £37.52)
Who should buy Timorous?
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
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Only Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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Where to buy
Timorous Beastie's Finest 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 18265) Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange