Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryLinkwoodBig Peat
RegionIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£39.95£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £40 vs £45.

For beginners: Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

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 £39.95)

Who should buy Linkwood?

Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Linkwood 13 Year Old 2008 (casks 803606 & 803607) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryOilyKippery

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