Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
DistilleryClynelishBig Peat
RegionHighlandIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£33.95£45.29
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke66/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

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

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - 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).

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £45.29)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £33.95)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (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

Both taste of

OilyKippery

Only Clynelish 11 Year Old 1996 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Cooked Vegetable

Only Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition

SmokeyLeatheryToasted

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