Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Cameron Bridge
£82

Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£50
| Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cameron Bridge | Big Peat |
| Region | Lowland | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 54.2% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £81.95 | £49.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Quick verdict
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is better value at £50 vs £82.
For beginners: Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£81.95 vs £49.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£49.9 vs £81.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Cameronbridge?
Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022 is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
Cameronbridge 24 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Big Peat Beach BBQ Edition – Fèis Ìle 2022
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange