Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) vs Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Benrinnes
£42
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£45
| Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) | Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Big Peat |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £41.95 | £45.29 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition
Quick verdict
Big Peat A846 Fèis Ìle 2020 Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is better value at £42 vs £45.
For beginners: Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie)
Pros
- +More affordable (£41.95 vs £45.29)
- +Longer maturation (9 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 £41.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 9 Year Old (casks 311154, 312817 & 312824) - Small Batch (James Eadie) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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